Author: RACHAEL ADEEGBE
Former President Donald Trump has made it clear that there will be no amnesty for undocumented migrant farmworkers under his immigration plans. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, he said that although farmers need workers, the government would remove illegal migrants and instead introduce a work program that does not involve giving legal status to anyone. He stressed that the focus is on removing criminals while still supporting the agriculture sector. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explained that the program would help farmers access the labour they need as the industry moves toward automation and a stronger reliance…
All 71 migrants who arrived in the Italian port city of Salerno on August 14 have tested negative for smallpox, according to local authorities. The group had been quarantined shortly after their rescue by the humanitarian organization Sea-Watch due to concerns that some might be infected with the disease. Authorities originally ordered the quarantine as a safety measure and carried out medical tests immediately after the migrants arrived. Health officials have now confirmed that none of the individuals tested positive and there is no public health risk. This comes as a relief to residents who were worried after hearing that…
Labour is facing increasing pressure over its use of hotels to house asylum seekers, after a council successfully blocked migrants from being placed in a local hotel. Epping Forest District Council recently secured a temporary High Court injunction to stop asylum seekers from being housed at The Bell Hotel. The council argued that the location had become a focus point for unrest after a series of violent protests, which led to several arrests and injuries to police officers. Home secretary Yvette Cooper tried to halt the removal of asylum seekers at the last minute, warning that other councils could now…
The United Kingdom has entered into a new agreement with the Government of Iraq to quickly return migrants who do not have legal permission to stay in the country. The deal was signed during a visit by Iraq’s Deputy Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and aims to strengthen the partnership between both countries in managing migration issues. According to the Home Office, this step builds on ongoing efforts to stop criminal gangs and prevent people from risking dangerous journeys across the Channel. So far this year, more than 27,000 people have taken the risky trip to the UK in small boats,…
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that it will carry out a full census of migrant workers living and working in the state. The new initiative will cover all 38 districts and is designed to collect accurate information about the people who have moved from other parts of India to find jobs in Tamil Nadu. Officials say the move will improve how the state supports and protects migrant workers. Tamil Nadu is one of the most popular destinations for labourers from states such as Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal. According to government estimates, the state is currently home to around…
A New Zealand court has fined Gaurav Batra, an Indian holding permanent residency, $13,000 and ordered him to repay $27,660 to two migrant workers for breaching immigration and employment laws. The sentencing was delivered by the Hamilton District Court on Monday, August 18, 2025, following Batra’s guilty pleas to two offences related to the mistreatment of workers. The case centers on two migrants employed at kebab shops operated by GSK Company Limited in Hamilton. While initially hired for roles in the shops, the workers were redirected to perform cleaning tasks at multiple sites, work not permitted under the terms of…
As the Trump administration continues its aggressive immigration policies, concerns are mounting over the potential misuse of law enforcement powers in migrant arrests. Lawyers and immigrant advocates argue that local authorities, to meet the administration’s goal of one million deportations in a single year, are engaging in racial profiling, targeting individuals who have legal status in the United States. Critics warn that such actions not only violate constitutional rights but also create fear and uncertainty for immigrant communities nationwide. One striking example involves 23-year-old college student Helmuth Beteta. While riding his bike, Beteta was unexpectedly detained by local authorities. Family…
As U.S. schools reopen, many immigrant families are anxious about potential deportations under President Trump’s second term. Parents and educators in districts such as Los Angeles and Chicago report that fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has caused some families to withdraw their children or avoid school entirely. Chicago Public Schools said ICE agents are barred from entering campuses without a criminal warrant signed by a federal judge. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Unified has partnered with local law enforcement to protect immigrant students, with Superintendent Alberto Carvalho promising safe spaces “regardless of immigration status.” Educators report heightened fear among mixed-status…
Australia’s hospitality giant Merivale is facing a Fair Work investigation following claims that it underpaid and exploited migrant chefs, including eight recruited from Mexico. The chefs allege they were promised better working conditions, higher pay, and career opportunities, but instead faced long hours, unpaid overtime, and bullying. The probe follows earlier allegations by media outlets, including Good Food and 60 Minutes, which reported that Merivale staff were often required to work beyond standard hours. The investigation comes just months after the company settled a $19.5 million wage theft class action, in which Merivale denied wrongdoing in. Merivale, known for restaurants…
Two men are awaiting sentencing in the UK after being found guilty of helping migrants enter the country illegally using false passports. The men, a 36-year-old Kuwaiti and a 28-year-old Turkish national, facilitated six migrants flying from France to the UK on documents with “lookalike” photos. Authorities said three other attempts were stopped due to inconsistencies. The migrants reportedly paid around £8,000 each for the journeys and presented themselves at passport control as undocumented asylum seekers. The men were arrested following an investigation led by the Home Office Immigration Enforcement Criminal and Financial Investigation (CFI) unit. A third suspect, a…