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Immigration laws

Trump threatens to seize people’s homes on Mexico border to build wall

US President Donald Trump  is now targeting the border in and around Laredo, Texas.
US President Donald Trump  is now targeting the border in and around Laredo, Texas.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 22, 2026

The Long Beach Container Terminal is shown at the Port of Long Beach as seen from Signal Hill, California, U.S., January 14, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake
The Long Beach Container Terminal is shown at the Port of Long Beach as seen from Signal Hill, California, U.S., January 14, 2026.  REUTERS/Mike Blake

US citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agent in March 2025, records show

A US Border Patrol officer stands behind tape during demonstrators' standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct 4, 2025.
A US Border Patrol officer stands behind tape during demonstrators' standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct 4, 2025.

Canada now advises Indigenous people to carry passports for US travel

Cars cross into the US at the US-Canada border crossing in Lacolle, Quebec, Canada.
Cars cross into the US at the US-Canada border crossing in Lacolle, Quebec, Canada.

US judge throws out immigration board’s ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers carry out detentions, as part of U.S. President Donald's Trump's immigraton policy, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 6, 2026.  REUTERS/Tim Evans
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers carry out detentions, as part of U.S. President Donald's Trump's immigraton policy, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., January 6, 2026.  REUTERS/Tim Evans

Canada revises express entry immigration rules, adds military roles

Canada’s government in recent years has sought to reduce the number of immigrants to ease strains on housing and social services.
Canada’s government in recent years has sought to reduce the number of immigrants to ease strains on housing and social services.

Cambodian national dies in ICE custody in Indiana

Democrats and civil rights groups have criticised conditions in ICE detention facilities, calling the conditions inhumane.
Democrats and civil rights groups have criticised conditions in ICE detention facilities, calling the conditions inhumane.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 17, 2026

A Spanish Coast Guard vessel tows a fibreglass boat with migrants onboard to the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 5, 2025.
A Spanish Coast Guard vessel tows a fibreglass boat with migrants onboard to the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 5, 2025.

‘ICE-style enforcement’: Nearly 70 groups slam proposed EU migration policy

A Spanish Coast Guard vessel tows a fibreglass boat with migrants onboard to the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 5, 2025.
A Spanish Coast Guard vessel tows a fibreglass boat with migrants onboard to the port of Arguineguin, on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, on March 5, 2025.

Trump border czar dismisses Democratic demands to reform ICE

Border Czar Tom Homan stressed that he personally was not part of the discussions over a Bill to fund Homeland Security in exchange for reforming ICE.
Border Czar Tom Homan stressed that he personally was not part of the discussions over a Bill to fund Homeland Security in exchange for reforming ICE.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.