Svetlana Dali, the Delta Air Lines stowaway, has once again found herself in legal trouble after attempting to flee the United States. This time, her audacious escape plan involved a Greyhound bus bound for Canada, a far cry from her previous attempt to stow away on a Delta flight. The sheer audacity of her repeated attempts is baffling, especially considering the apparent ease with which she initially bypassed security. One can’t help but wonder about the effectiveness of airport security protocols, given her successful first attempt. The incident raises serious questions about security measures at both airports and bus terminals, prompting concern about potential vulnerabilities in the system.… Continue reading
Despite President-elect Trump’s hardline stance on immigration, his businesses hired a record number of foreign guest workers in 2024, a figure nearly double that of a decade prior. This includes various Trump properties and companies linked to his key supporters and appointees, utilizing the H-2B visa program for temporary positions. Critics argue this undermines American workers’ bargaining power, while Trump’s administration has indicated interest in restricting similar programs in the future. This stark contrast highlights a tension between stated policy and actual practice within the Trump administration.
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In a recent Meet the Press interview, Donald Trump reiterated false claims regarding immigration, healthcare, and the 2020 election. He falsely attributed 13,099 murders to undocumented immigrants released over the past three years, a figure encompassing decades and individuals already incarcerated. Trump also falsely claimed credit for saving the Affordable Care Act, despite actively working to repeal it. Finally, he refused to concede the 2020 election, asserting it was “too big to rig,” despite offering no evidence.
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A study using Texas criminal records from 2012-2018 found that undocumented immigrants had significantly lower arrest rates for violent, property, and drug crimes than U.S.-born citizens. Undocumented immigrants’ arrest rates were consistently less than half that of native-born citizens for most offenses. This research, enabled by Texas’s unique data collection practices, provides a more accurate picture of crime rates by immigration status than previous studies. The study also revealed no evidence suggesting an increase in crime committed by undocumented immigrants during the study period. Further research should examine the replicability of these findings in other jurisdictions.
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Mayor Adams wrongly claimed undocumented immigrants lack constitutional due process rights, a statement refuted by legal experts who confirmed that the Constitution generally applies to all within U.S. borders. His assertion followed calls for immediate deportation of undocumented criminals, even before trial, and a desire to weaken the city’s sanctuary policies. This stance drew sharp criticism from immigrant advocates and public officials who accused him of fear-mongering and scapegoating migrants. Despite the city’s significant financial investment in supporting recent migrants, Adams maintains his position and seeks collaboration with Trump administration figures on stricter immigration enforcement.
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Despite initial promises to halt construction, the Biden administration continued building sections of the border wall, citing legal obligations and funding constraints. This action, coupled with Republican states independently constructing their own barriers, reveals a bipartisan commitment to border wall construction, despite its questionable effectiveness in reducing migration. The wall’s impact extends beyond immigration, causing significant environmental damage and fostering a climate of surveillance and racial profiling in border communities. Ultimately, the border wall serves more as a symbolic gesture of anti-immigrant sentiment than a practical solution to immigration challenges.
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The recent crackdown on “ghost colleges” in Australia has left many fake students, predominantly from India, in a precarious situation, prompting complaints to Indian newspapers. These complaints highlight a complex issue involving not only the students themselves but also the broader systemic issues that enabled this situation to flourish for so long.
The sheer scale of the problem is staggering. The closure of hundreds of unregistered or non-existent colleges underscores a significant failure in Australia’s regulatory oversight. For years, the system appears to have been exploited, with little to no effective action taken to stop the proliferation of these fraudulent institutions.… Continue reading
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