Migrants

UN human rights experts have warned that the Trump administration's practice of deporting migrants to third countries rather than their nations of origin violates international human rights law. The warning, reported by The Guardian, adds to growing international criticism of US deportation policies, which have seen people sent to countries where they have no ties and may face persecution or harm.

The partner of a Belarusian asylum-seeker says he fears for her life after she has spent months in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention, describing her as 'terrified'. The report highlights growing concern over the prolonged detention of asylum-seekers and the conditions they face while their claims are processed. The woman's case is drawing attention to how migrants from countries seen as politically hostile to the US are being treated in the immigration system.

French police fired tear gas at a group of migrants on a beach in northern France as authorities moved in to stop them from attempting to cross the English Channel to Britain. Footage of the confrontation is drawing attention and renewed criticism of the ongoing efforts to block small-boat crossings.

United Nations human rights experts have called on the Trump administration to stop deporting migrants to third countries, a policy that sends people expelled from the United States to nations other than their own. According to Reuters, the experts argue the practice puts migrants at risk and breaches international obligations. The appeal adds to growing international scrutiny of Washington's hardline immigration measures.

781 migrants reached the UK across the Channel in 10 small boats from France over the past 24 hours, reportedly the highest daily total so far this year. The figure has drawn renewed criticism of the UK government's handling of Channel crossings and of Franco-British cooperation on stopping departures from French beaches.

United Nations experts have warned that the Trump administration's practice of deporting migrants to third countries violates international human rights law. The warning, reported by the Guardian, adds to mounting international criticism of US immigration policy, with rights groups arguing that removals to countries with which deportees have no connection expose people to serious harm.

Reports say a new group of migrants has arrived on the Spanish island of Mallorca, adding to arrivals reaching Spain's Balearic Islands. Critics of the Spanish government's migration policy are voicing anger online, accusing Madrid of allowing uncontrolled entry of people from Africa and the Middle East into Spain and the wider European Union, while official reaction has not been detailed.

Channel 4 News reports on people deported from the United States to Liberia under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. One deportee says he 'didn't know Liberia existed' before being sent to the West African country, highlighting confusion and distress among those removed to countries with no connection to them. The report is drawing widespread attention to the scale and conditions of these removals.

CNN reports from a Texas immigration court where unaccompanied migrant children navigate deportation proceedings, many without lawyers or family support. One child's words, 'I have no one', capture the isolation faced by minors asked to argue their own cases. The report highlights the stakes of immigration court for children facing removal.

Migrant children are appearing in US immigration court proceedings without legal representation, according to CNN Politics reporting. The issue has drawn attention because children navigating complex deportation hearings on their own face steep odds, and the shortage of lawyers taking on minors' cases raises questions about due process and how the court system handles young defendants.

Thousands of migrants attempted to reach the port of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, amid fears of missing out on one of only 1,700 places in a new camp set up by authorities. Police requested reinforcements to contain the crowds as tensions rose at the scene.

CNN is reporting from inside Texas immigration courtrooms where children as young as toddlers are required to appear before immigration judges, many without legal representation. The report highlights how young migrant children must navigate complex deportation proceedings, a practice that has drawn criticism from immigrant advocates who argue it is incompatible with due process for children that age.

Migrant children are appearing before US immigration judges without legal representation, raising concerns among advocates who say unrepresented minors cannot navigate complex deportation proceedings on their own. Reports from immigration courts highlight the scale of the problem, and rights groups are calling for guaranteed access to counsel for children in removal cases.

Data reported by Tribuna do Planalto show that Mexican nationals represent 31% of migrants who died under US Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. The figures are drawing attention in Brazil to conditions at US immigration and customs enforcement, including detention standards, medical care and accountability for deaths in custody.

An illegal Moroccan migrant living in Spain said women who are raped by migrants bring it on themselves by behaving provocatively, telling reporters that "a woman should stay home, keep house, show respect, and not wear short skirts." The remarks, circulated widely on social media, have sparked outrage and renewed debate in Spain over migration, women's safety and attitudes toward sexual violence.

A French woman confronted a rioter she described as second or third-generation migrant, telling him not to vandalize her city. According to the widely shared account, he responded by attempting to set her face on fire. The incident is circulating amid debate over migrant-background unrest in France and has drawn strong reactions, with many demanding tougher action against rioters and sympathy for the woman.

Democracy Now! reports that deportees sent by the United States to Equatorial Guinea have been beaten and imprisoned after arrival. Critics are likening the practice to 'extraordinary rendition', the controversial US policy of transferring suspects to countries where they faced abuse. The case is fueling debate over US deportation agreements with third countries and the treatment of migrants removed to nations with poor human rights records.

The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its use of pop-up immigration courts while blocking public access to the proceedings. The move draws criticism from advocates who argue that secret hearings undermine transparency and due process for migrants facing deportation, as the courts operate in improvised locations without observation by press or the public.

A claim circulating online says a group of second- and third-generation migrant students attacked their teacher in Annecy, France, after she told them to stop rioting. The report, shared by a news account, has drawn wide attention and sparked debate over school discipline and youth violence. French authorities have not confirmed the details of the incident.

A review has found that the Trump administration wasted millions of dollars in its push to expand immigration detention. The findings point to mismanagement of public funds in the effort to detain more migrants. The report is drawing criticism from opponents of the administration's immigration policies, while supporters of tougher enforcement have yet to respond in detail to the conclusions.

A group of second and third-generation migrants stole garbage bins from a French neighbourhood and set them on fire in front of their school. An older French man who came out to reclaim his bin was confronted by the rioters, in an incident circulated by Visegrád 24 drawing widespread attention.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly accused fellow Republicans of amplifying migrant caravan fears, breaking with her party's messaging on immigration. The accusation has drawn attention because Greene is typically a staunch ally of the GOP hard line on border issues, making her criticism of her own party notable and fueling debate among conservatives and commentators.