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Left-wing politics

Border Deal Fails Again in the Senate as Democrats Seek Political Edge

Senate Republicans blocked bipartisan border enforcement bill; political trap laid by Senator Schumer to highlight election-year contrast on immigration.

Despite falling short of 60 votes needed, bill proposed shutting down the border at specific migrant numbers and increasing detentions and deportations. [ more ]

The Atlantic

US news

Trump's Republican Party

The Supreme Court is considering Trump's appeal to appear on Colorado's Republican presidential-primary ballot.

Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan border-security package they had demanded from Democrats. [ more ]

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www.ocregister.com

Left-wing politics

Border bill fails Senate test vote as Democrats seek to underscore Republican resistance

Democrats are pushing for a bill on asylum restrictions at the U.S.-Mexico border, facing Republican resistance due to border security being a key election issue. [ more ]

#immigration

ABC7 San Francisco

US Elections

Senate again fails to advance border security bill in election-year showdown vote

Bipartisan border security measure failed to advance in the Senate, highlighting the challenge in gaining support for such legislation. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London politics

If Jacob Rees-Mogg wants to join us' Was Natalie Elphicke's defection a step too far for Labour?

Labour's unexpected success in gaining support on immigration issues after defection of rightwing former Tory MP. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK news

Starmer pledges to rip up Rwanda scheme and tackle people smuggling

Keir Starmer pledges to divert funds from government's Rwanda scheme to tackle people-smuggling with new counter-terror powers. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Left-wing politics

House Republicans to present impeachment articles against Alejandro Mayorkas to Senate

House Republicans present articles of impeachment against Secretary Mayorkas, facing Democratic opposition and emphasis on border policies. [ more ]

time.com

Left-wing politics

Welcome to the Immigration Election

Immigration has become the top concern among voters, putting President Joe Biden at a disadvantage.

Former President Donald Trump is seen as better positioned due to fears of migrant crime and overwhelmed communities. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

AMLO punks Biden, GOP can turn tables on Dems and other commentary

Biden accused of violating the constitutional mandate by not faithfully executing laws

Mexican President demands money from Biden to control mass migration crisis [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

US news

Democrats See Wins in Losing Votes

Senator Schumer strategically schedules vote to highlight Republican obstruction on border security, focusing on electoral benefits and key legislative issues. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Left-wing politics

Addressing Immigration

President Biden's slow response to immigration, despite its importance, has caused criticism, with moves to tighten border expected soon. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US news

Biden Aims to Speed Up Asylum Screenings in Certain Cases

The Biden administration proposed rule changes to expedite the removal of ineligible asylum seekers and instructed officers to consider if applicants could have sought refuge in their own countries.

The proposed changes are not anticipated to significantly impact the underfunded and understaffed asylum system, but underscore the administration's prioritization of border security amid high migration levels. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Fox's Charles Hurt Rages That Biden Immigration Policies Are Absolute Contempt For American Workers!'

Biden criticized for immigration policy

Democratic party's approach to American workers [ more ]

Washington Post

US politics

U.S. appeals court keeps block on Texas immigration law

U.S. appeals court blocks new Texas law empowering state officials to detain migrants

Texas law known as Senate Bill 4 remains on hold pending lawsuits [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Border security is swaying some California Democrats - and could sway control of Congress

Republican strategy to leverage immigration as a key issue for the November election could impact the Biden-Trump rematch.

Biden's shift towards stricter border policies is partly in response to Republican pressure and internal party dynamics. [ more ]

time.com

US politics

How Republicans Learned to Love Tough Immigration Rhetoric

Texas law allows police to arrest suspected undocumented immigrants

Republican governors protest Biden Administration's border policies [ more ]

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www.aljazeera.com

2 weeks ago

World news

Taiwan ramps up security for new president's inauguration amid China threat

Increased Chinese military presence around Taiwan before Lai Ching-te's inauguration ceremony. [ more ]

#migrant-crisis

euronews

2 weeks ago

Europe news

Poland's PM Tusk vows to fortify border with Belarus

Poland's Prime Minister vows to enhance border security amidst an increase in illegal crossings and geopolitical threats. [ more ]

Kqed

California

Drownings Increase Along Border As Migrants Take Different Approach To Crossing Into US | KQED

Tougher enforcement at the southern border is leading migrants to try swimming around the wall, prompting a response from lifeguards on both sides. [ more ]

POLITICO

US Elections

Biden considering major new executive actions for migrant crisis

Bipartisan Senate border deal had a trigger mechanism that could have given President Biden authority to shut down the border.

Administration considering raising credible fear standard for asylum seekers and quicker deportations for those who don't meet the standard. [ more ]

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Axios

Left-wing politics

Democrats try to outflank the GOP on border security

Democrats are increasingly focusing on immigration as a key issue and are taking a more proactive stance to define their position on the topic. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Left-wing politics

Biden to make his 2nd visit to southern border on the same day as Trump in push for bipartisan deal

President Biden will visit the U.S.-Mexico border to push for a bipartisan border deal.

Former President Trump will also visit the border, specifically Eagle Pass, Texas. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Keir Starmer attacks Tory sticking plaster' apporach to small boats

Labour will scrap Rwanda deportation plan if in power to tackle small boats crisis. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

UK news

UK politics live: Starmer heads to Dover to unveil Labour's immigration stance

Labour pledges to centralize border security efforts and grant additional powers to combat people smuggling. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

London politics

Tory MP sent leaflet attacking Labour a day before defecting to join the party

Natalie Elphicke sent out a leaflet criticizing Labour Party right before defecting to become a Labour MP. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe politics

UK Prime Minister Sunak suffers further blow as another Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour

Conservative lawmaker defects to Labour, criticizes PM Sunak's government for chaotic leadership and failure to secure borders. [ more ]

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London politics

Tories suffer another defection before PMQs over Sunak's 'broken promises'

Tory MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing Rishi Sunak's government for failing on border security and accusing them of broken promises. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London politics

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defects to Labour citing border security

Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke defected to Labour, criticizing the Conservative party's incompetence and division under Rishi Sunak's government. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Biden and Lopez Obrador agree to take measures to tackle migration on US-Mexico border

Irregular immigration is a major concern for President Biden; working with Mexican President Lopez Obrador to manage migration and strengthen borders. [ more ]

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Data science

How To Keep Your Bitcoin Safe When You Have to Flee Your home

Bitcoin enables individuals to transfer wealth easily across borders, especially in unstable situations. [ more ]

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UK news

Rollout of eVisas begins as Government aims for digital immigration by 2025

UK moving towards fully digital immigration and border system by phasing out physical immigration documents for eVisas by 2025. [ more ]

#biden-administration

Los Angeles Times

California

Biden administration gives California $45 million to help recently arrived migrants

Biden administration allocates $45 million to California programs aiding migrants, part of national $300 million effort by FEMA, including increased funding for San Diego County and Catholic Charities. [ more ]

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Europe news

GOP Congressman Tells Fox's Varney Ukraine is All But a Lost Cause: We're Not Gonna See a Victory'

GOP representatives defend stance on Ukraine and border security.

Criticism towards Biden administration for lack of strategy in Ukraine. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Law

The White House condemned the harmful' law, while Republicans celebrated the Supreme Court's action.

Deep partisan divide on immigration policy reflected in Supreme Court decision reactions.

Texas immigration law SB 4 allows police to arrest unauthorized migrants, sparking strong reactions. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Democrats Are Embracing Border Policies They Repeatedly Condemned Under Trump

Democratic politicians visited a child migrant jail in Homestead, Florida, causing mixed reactions.

Biden administration's strategy to tie military aid to border security for political leverage. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Illegal Border Crossings Plummeted in January

The number of people crossing illegally into the United States from Mexico has dropped by 50 percent in the past month.

The drop in crossings provides a glimmer of good news for the Biden administration amidst growing pressure over border security. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Embattled Speaker Mike Johnson Touts Election Integrity' Bill as Trump Looms Over His Shoulder

New legislation proposed to require proof of citizenship to vote as a way to mitigate voter fraud and ensure election integrity. [ more ]

#political-tension

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Greene Intends to Wreck the House in an Election Year If She Doesn't Get Her Way

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is causing tension within the Republican caucus by threatening to disrupt House proceedings over disagreeing on issues like funding for Ukraine and border security.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is facing challenges in managing the Republican caucus amidst pressure from members like Greene and directives from former President Donald Trump. [ more ]

POLITICO

US Elections

White House uses GOP recess as tool to hammer inaction on Ukraine aid

House Republicans refuse to approve $95 billion national defense supplemental due to lack of focus on border security.

Political tension between House Republicans and the White House leads to a standstill on passing crucial defense funding. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Texas Gov. Abbott Says Americans Killed By Migrants Are Being Murdered By Government Policy'

President Biden's immigration policies are criticized by Gov. Abbott for endangering Americans.

Immigration is projected to be a significant factor for voters in the upcoming election, with safety as a key concern. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Why Trump's alarmist message on immigration may be resonating beyond his base

Former President Trump's video includes anti-immigrant rhetoric and false claims about migrants being dangerous criminals.

Trump's messaging on immigration resonates with his core supporters and even some Democratic coalition members, affecting Biden's border security approval ratings. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Biden and Trump Both Push Anti-Migrant Policies in US-Mexico Border Visits

Biden and Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border and proposed anti-immigration measures.

Federal judge blocked Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants without authorization. [ more ]

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#frontex

euronews

Europe news

Police said the Albanian driver lost control and plunged into a river

Albania serves as a transit hub for migrants heading towards the EU.

Authorities are working to close off paths into the EU by collaborating with Albania. [ more ]

ComputerWeekly.com

EU data protection

Home Office signs tech and data sharing deal with Frontex | Computer Weekly

Enhanced border security through data sharing with Frontex

Focus on collaboration for improved intelligence and technology use [ more ]

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#belarus

www.dw.com

Europe news

Belarus conducts military drills near Ukraine, EU border DW 04/02/2024

Belarus commences military drills near border with Ukraine, Lithuania, and Poland.

Troops to train in defending their regions during the three-day drill. [ more ]

euronews

Europe news

Poland to tighten Belarus border controls in the name of EU security

Poland and Belarus share a 418km border with a 186km fence costing over €350 million.

Estonia's ambassador warns of underestimating Russia's intentions and emphasizes supporting Ukraine to counter Russia's aggression. [ more ]

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www.dw.com

EU data protection

Germany to set up border controls for Euro 2024 DW 03/26/2024

Heightened border security for European Championship

Germany's focus on preventing possible violence during the tournament [ more ]

www.dw.com

EU data protection

Germany to set up border controls for the UEFA Euro 2024 DW 03/26/2024

Germany is bolstering border security for the European Football Championship.

Germany does not have terror alert levels like other countries. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Law

Texas Senate Bill 4: What you need to know about the SB4 anti-immigration' law

Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4) allows state officials in Texas to arrest and deport migrants, but faces objections from the Biden administration due to federal authority on immigration enforcement.

SB4 includes provisions criminalizing illegal entry, allowing arbitrary detention of suspected illegal immigrants, and granting authority to deport individuals to Mexico under certain conditions, among other measures. [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

US politics

I Don't Think That's Accurate, Sir': CNN Anchor Spars With GOP Rep On Border Action For Nearly Nine Minutes

A discussion between CNN anchor Boris Sanchez and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) turned heated over government spending and border issues. [ more ]

#supreme-court-ruling

time.com

Law

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Law Giving Police Broad Powers to Arrest Migrants

The Supreme Court lifted a stay on a Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the border illegally.

The Biden administration is suing Texas over the law, arguing it violates federal authority and could create chaos in immigration law enforcement. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Joe Biden is losing the war for the border to Donald Trump

Biden and Trump showcased different approaches to border security in Texas.

Texas's efforts to secure its border with Mexico included using wire barriers and state personnel. [ more ]

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NewsChain

EU data protection

Sacked borders watchdog David Neal says he had 'very few' ways of speaking out

David Neal faced challenges communicating security concerns

Legislation requires identifying border security failings [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

Marketing

Fox's Kayleigh McEnany Accuses TikTok Of Helping Migrants Cross Southern Border As Trump Opposes Banning App

TikTok accused of assisting migrants at the border

House passes bill to make ByteDance divest TikTok ownership [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

The Left Needs a Positive Vision for How Immigration Policy Should Actually Work

Militarized borders have become the norm worldwide while historically, countries like the United States had no federal immigration laws.

The Case for Open Borders challenges the misconceptions around free movement, security, and economic growth. [ more ]

Axios

Law

Supreme Court temporarily blocks Texas law allowing state arrests of immigrants

Conservative Justice Samuel Alito halted the lower court's ruling on SB 4 until March 13.

Under SB 4, illegal border crossing is a state misdemeanor and illegal re-entry is a second-degree felony. [ more ]

#immigration-law

Washington Post

Law

Judge blocks Texas law allowing police to arrest migrants

Federal judge blocks Texas law empowering police to arrest suspected immigrants

Judge ruled law conflicts with federal law over states' rights [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Left-wing politics

Biden reportedly considers bypassing Congress to crackdown on migration at US-Mexico border live

White House considering using federal immigration law aspects from Trump era for crackdown on migrants crossing Mexico border.

Biden administration exploring unilateral executive actions amid challenges from Republican lawmakers. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: what we know on day 735

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet on the eastern front

Heavy fighting reported in several areas including Orlivka and Avdiivka [ more ]

Washington Post

US politics

Slaying of Georgia student becomes part of U.S. immigration debate

Immigration debate intensifies after killing of nursing student

Republican leaders focus on border security amidst rise in illegal crossings [ more ]

www.mediaite.com

US politics

Republican Floats Refusing to Invite Biden For State of the Union Until Border is Secured

House Republicans considering not inviting Biden for State of the Union until border secured

Using leverage, including State of the Union address, to highlight border security issues [ more ]

www.npr.org

Left-wing politics

Biden is looking at options for the border. But he's running into legal issues

Biden considering executive action on border

Bipartisan Senate border security deal failed [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Europe politics

UK and EU agree to cooperate on tackling illegal immigration as post-Brexit relations thaw further

Britain and the EU are cooperating on tackling illegal migration post-Brexit.

The agreement allows sharing intelligence, joint training, staff deployments, and collaboration on new technologies. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

US politics

Having impeached Mayorkas, House member heads for the exit

House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green is not seeking reelection after the House voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

Green touted his accomplishments in passing border security legislation and impeaching Mayorkas. [ more ]

#senate

The American Conservative

Right-wing politics

Sen. Lee: Remember Our Promise to America

Sen. Mike Lee argues against additional funding for the war in Ukraine

Lee criticizes the prioritization of Ukraine over border security [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

US politics

Senators Work Into Weekend on Ukraine and Israel Bill as G.O.P. Slows Progress

The emergency national security package for aid to Ukraine and Israel is back on track in the Senate but not without partisan delays.

Republican senators are seeking votes on proposed revisions, particularly concerning border security. [ more ]

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The American Conservative

US Elections

How Congress Is Pursuing Endless War in Ukraine-and Trying to Stop a Trump Election

Senate Democrats passed a security supplemental bill that spends close to $100 billion, most of it on Ukraine, after border security negotiations failed.

Republican leadership prioritized Ukraine funding over border security, extinguishing hope for real border security before negotiations began. [ more ]

#donald-trump

www.nytimes.com

US Elections

Rubio defends Trump's NATO comments with an old line: He doesn't talk like a traditional politician.'

Senator Marco Rubio brushes aside Trump's comments on NATO and Russia.

Rubio supports Trump despite his controversial statements and policies. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Biden takes Manhattan with 3 fundraisers in 4 hours on a February afternoon

Biden framed the 2024 election as being about stopping Donald Trump.

Biden emphasized that Trump is an existential threat and will try to undo everything that has been done. [ more ]

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Documented

US politics

Immigration News Today: Four Migrants Have Not Been Arrested After Attacking NYPD Officers - Documented

GOP women's group launches new ad in New York special election

Hospitalized Texas Democrat Al Green rushed to Capitol for impeachment vote in scrubs, saving Mayorkas

42% of Americans feel that if the U.S. is too open on immigration [ more ]

www.theguardian.com