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TopicUS immigration

Topic: US immigration

US deportation flight carrying immigrants from different countries lands in Eswatini

In late June, the US Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump to resume deporting migrants to different countries without offering them a chance to show the harm they could face.

Columbia student sues Trump administration for $20 million over immigration arrest

Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist was detained by US immigration for over 100 days. Khalil is now seeking recuperation for false imprisonment and malicious prosecution.

Indians are gaming US immigration to get Einstein visas meant for top scientists

Immigration lawyers and experts in India told ThePrint that because the EB-1 visa category is intended for a country’s “best of the best,” applications typically face less scrutiny.

Must expand efforts to deport those living illegally in US: Trump

‘I have directed my entire administration to put every resource possible behind this effort,’ wrote the US President in a post on Truth Social.

After a day of nationwide protests, Trump’s military parade rolls through the streets of DC

Protests have been ongoing in major US cities including LA, New York, & Chicago after Trump began his crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

US Appeals court gives Trump green flag to deploy National Guard in LA

The decision overruled a lower court’s temporary block on mobilisation of troops. Trump deployed The National Guard and the Marines after protests erupted against ICE in the city on 6 June.

US Marines deployed in LA as protests against ICE enter Day 4

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the building on Monday where migrants are being held. The National Guard used gas canisters to deter the protesters.

US to resume processing Harvard student & visitor visas after judge blocks Trump’s ban

Trump cited national security concerns for restraining international students from entering the US to pursue higher education at Harvard University.

Iran condemns Trump’s travel ban says it shows ‘deep hostility’ for Iranians, Muslims

The ban, which Trump said was necessary against 'foreign terrorists', was similar to one from his first term when he banned 7 Muslim-majority nations.

Trump’s National Guard deployment in LA unlawful, says California governor

Deployment for third day, as confrontations between protesters demonstrating against ICE and police in LA get more violent.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?