Illegal immigration

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US President Donald Trump (left) and late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein (second from left), in photos released by Democrats sitting on the House Oversight Committee in Washington.

Limited time ‘bonus’ offered as Trump admin pushes for self-deportations over the holidays

A US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent detaining a man during an immigration raid in Thermal, California, on Dec 19.

US triples stipend offer to migrants who ‘self-deport’ to $3,900

US President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration has drawn backlash in cities targeted by immigration and border patrol agents.

Six Indonesians arrested for unlawful entry into S’pore

Preliminary investigations found that the six men had intended to enter Singapore illegally to seek employment, said the police.

Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash

Law enforcement officers advancing to disperse demonstrators near the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in Portland, Oregon, on Oct 4.

Deportation fears spur US migrants to entrust guardianship of their children

A woman carrying a child walks toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the hallway of the U.S. immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on Dec 18, 2025

4 arrested in Jurong West for overstaying-related offences; ICA investigations ongoing

Three of the immigration offenders had expired social visit passes and were suspected to be working illegally without valid work permits.

For children of deported parents, lonely journeys to a new home

Across the United States, cities with large immigrant communities are primary targets of Trump’s virulent anti-immigrant policies and rhetoric.

US Immigration agents are using air passenger data for deportation effort

The US Transportation Security Administration is providing passenger lists to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to identify and detain travellers subject to deportation orders.

US ends temporary legal status for Ethiopians

A view shows the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signage in New York City, U.S., July 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

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