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Immigration

US courts fault ICE detentions of Indian nationals

US federal courts across multiple states have ruled against immigration authorities in a series of cases involving Indian nationals, finding that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully detained them without bond hearings or due process protections required under federal law.

Citizenship on Trial

The forced removal of a pregnant Indian citizen to Bangladesh on mere suspicion exposes a dangerous erosion of due process at the heart of the state’s immigration machinery.

USCIS tightens photo rules for immigration documents

As part of its effort to strengthen national security and curb identity fraud, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Friday issued new policy guidance sharply limiting how old a photograph can be when used to produce immigration documents.

Targeting Migrants

Illegal immigration is a muchbandied topic in democracies, for it is very easy to invoke politically and ignite emotions, but complex to handle meaningfully. While failure to check illegal immigration is a failure of the State and its agencies, the rhetoric against it is almost invariably partisan, racial, or communal.

21 Bangladeshi students return to India for safety

A group of 21 students from Bangladesh, who had originally travelled to India and Nepal for education purposes, have recently returned to India in order to protect themselves from the ongoing protests.

Deportation Dilemma

Immigration and asylum test the delicate balance between humanitarian concerns and national sovereignty. The discussions between the United Kingdom and Rwanda regarding the deportation of asylum seekers casts a stark light on the conundrum.