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Canada Back in Court Defending Pact With US To Turn Back Asylum-Seekers
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— Feb 23, 2021
The Canadian government will be back in court on Tuesday defending its agreement with the United States to turn back asylum-seekers in an effort to overturn a federal court decision that found the pact violated Canada’s…
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US to Revoke 200,000 B1/B2 Visas, H-1B Reform
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— Aug 24, 2026
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 business and tourism visas for foreigners who have sought asylum or are currently pursuing asylum, potentially constituting the largest mass visa revocation in U.S. history and raising legal challenges. The plan, coordinated with DHS and described as closing a loophole where short-term visitors apply for asylum, would roll out over time and may not immediately deport affected individuals as cases are recategorized or adjusted.
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Top Dem Admits That Courts End Up Shooting Down Most Migrants’ Asylum Claims
Reporting
— Jan 22, 2025
A Democratic congresswoman Tuesday acknowledged that the U.S. immigration system is being overwhelmed with asylum seekers who do not actually qualify for asylum. California Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, while speaking…
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Biden Admin Reveals New Process To Dramatically Speed Up Admission of Refugees at Border
Reporting
— Aug 18, 2021
The Biden administration announced on Wednesday a new rule that will make the asylum process “more efficient and ensure fairness” by allowing asylum officers to hear and decide asylum applications. “The current system…
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Padres Staffer Detained by ICE at El Paso
Sports
— Aug 18, 2026
San Diego Padres minor league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela was detained by ICE at El Paso International Airport while traveling for the team, with the Padres stating they are gathering information. Family members describe his asylum status dating back to 2014 and note he has two U.S.-born daughters, emphasizing his legal presence and ongoing asylum proceedings.
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New Rule Lets USCIS Send Some Asylum Cases Straight to Court
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— Jul 27, 2026
The Trump administration is changing how some asylum claims are handled, allowing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to send certain applications directly to immigration judges without first conducting an…
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Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Strip Immigrant Permits
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— Jul 21, 2026
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from stripping work permits from tens of thousands of asylum seekers and TPS holders, keeping enforcement paused as lawsuits challenge the new immigration rules tied to the 2025 Tax and Spending Act. The ruling, issued in Boston, could shape whether USCIS can implement employment and fee changes for TPS and asylum cases, with a longer-term decision due by August 5.
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GOP Passes New Asylum
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— Apr 13, 2026
A Republican lawmaker is pushing new legislation aimed at tightening asylum rules after a case involving a relative of a high-profile Iranian figure drew national attention. Rep. Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin introduced the…
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DHS Winding Down Asylum Crackdown Months After Deadly Attack On National Guard
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— Mar 30, 2026
Trump administration officials are scaling back their unprecedented pause on asylum processing months after a deadly attack prompted them to pump the brakes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is easing…
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Xbox Begins Insider Rollout of Disc-to-Digital Feature, Citing Game Preservation
Xbox’s official account posted that its previously announced Disc-to-Digital feature (physical discs unlocking digital licenses/benefits like Play Anywhere and cloud gaming, while the disc still works and the license transfers if the disc is sold/loaned) is rolling out today to Xbox Insiders. The post frames it as an important step for game preservation so players can keep confidence that bought games stay available long-term.
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Supreme Court To Consider If Migrants Must Cross Border To Seek Asylum
Reporting
— Nov 17, 2025
The Supreme Court will hear a case with massive implications for the government’s ability to limit asylum claims at the southern border. The justices agreed Monday to weigh whether migrants who show up on the Mexican…
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Judge Rules Trump Admin Can’t Block Asylum Claims For Migrants Who Cross Southern Border
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— Jul 2, 2025
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration cannot prevent migrants who cross the southern border from making asylum claims. Judge Randolph Moss, an Obama appointee, held that the president does not…
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Biden’s Border Entry Phone App Was Flooded With 166 Million Appointment Requests In Just Two Years
Reporting
— Jan 20, 2025
Migrants reportedly made millions of attempts to secure an asylum appointment through a phone app popularized by former President Joe Biden in just the past two years. Asylum seekers made 166 million attempts to secure…
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Nearly One Million Foreign Nationals Flocked To US For Asylum In 2023, Shattering All-Time Record
Reporting
— Oct 8, 2024
Nearly one million foreign nationals applied for asylum in the United States in fiscal year 2023, showcasing how dramatic the immigration crisis has become under the Biden-Harris administration, according to federal…
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Biden Reportedly Planning To Make Tightened Border Asylum Restrictions More Permanent
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— Sep 26, 2024
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to make more permanent an executive order that clamped down on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. The White House will soon issue changes to an existing executive…
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 8h
Mayorkas Admits Some Migrants ‘Try To Game’ The Asylum System
Reporting
— Jun 5, 2024
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted that some migrants try to take advantage of the U.S. asylum system. Mayorkas acknowledged during an interview with CBS News that there are migrants who are out to…
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Biden Tightens Executive Order On Asylum Claims Further As Border Numbers Trickle Down
Reporting
— Sep 30, 2024
President Joe Biden on Monday announced that he would be tightening further his previous executive order capping the number of asylum claims in an effort to keep illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border under…
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Asylum Seeker Charged in Brutal Stabbing as Riots Erupt Across Northern Ireland
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— Jun 10, 2026
Violence erupted in parts of Northern Ireland after a stabbing in Belfast left a man with life-altering injuries and led to criminal charges against an asylum seeker who appeared in court on Wednesday. According to Fox…
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‘You’re in Australia, Motherf–ker’: Woman Chases Iranian Handlers After Players Flee for Asylum
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— Mar 11, 2026
Five members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team slipped away from their hotel in Australia and sought asylum after refusing to sing their country’s national anthem during a recent tournament. According to the New…
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Australia Grants Asylum to Iranian Women’s Soccer Players After Pressure From Trump
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— Mar 10, 2026
Five members of Iran’s women’s national soccer team will remain in Australia after the country approved their asylum requests following controversy during the Women’s Asian Cup. According to Fox News , Australia’s Home…
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WWE Shares Clip of Jacob Fatu’s Intense Promo Responding to Attack on The Usos
WWE posted a video of Jacob Fatu delivering a heated promo on Raw directed at Royce Keys and OTM, captioned as a “PASSIONATE response” and “CHAOS!!!”. The segment is part of the Bloodline storyline and drew strong engagement mixed with frustration over heavy censorship on the Netflix broadcast and the interruption of a women’s match.
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Trump Admin Dramatically Scales Back Work Permits For Asylum Seekers
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— Dec 4, 2025
The Trump administration is dramatically scaling back the timeframe in which asylum seekers and other foreign nationals can have valid work permits in the U.S. Work permits issued to foreign nationals who’ve applied for…
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UK Moves to Tighten Asylum Rules in Major System Overhaul
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— Nov 17, 2025
The British government is preparing a major reset of its asylum system, unveiling sweeping reforms aimed at curbing unauthorized migration and reducing the number of dangerous small-boat crossings across the English…
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Judge Orders Block on Trump Executive Order Restricting Asylum Access at Southern Border
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— Jul 2, 2025
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order to halt asylum claims at the southern border was unlawful; however, the enforcement of the decision will be delayed until July 16 to allow time for the…
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Biden Admin Proposes New Restrictions for Asylum Seekers – With an Interesting Expiration Timeline
Opinion
— Feb 22, 2023
President Joe Biden’s administration is proposing a new rule regarding asylum seekers that critics say resembles a policy of his predecessor. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice proposed a…
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Schumer Urges Biden To Stop Deporting Haitian Asylum Seekers
Reporting
— Sep 21, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is urging President Joe Biden to stop deporting Haitian asylum seekers. During a speech on the Senate floor on Tuesday, Schumer said, “We’ve all seen these horrible images…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 8h