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Trump’s border czar says worksite immigration raids will proceed, however that criminals might be prioritized

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Trump’s border czar says worksite immigration raids will proceed, however that criminals might be prioritized

WASHINGTON — White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday that the Trump administration will continue to conduct immigration raids at worksites, including farms and hotels, but that criminals will be prioritized. Speaking to reporters, Homan clarified U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s policy at worksites after the Department of Homeland Security said this week it … Read more

Canadian demonstrators held, passports confiscated forward of deliberate world march to Egypt-Gaza border

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Canadian demonstrators held, passports confiscated forward of deliberate world march to Egypt-Gaza border

More than 40 Canadians planning to participate in the global march to Gaza in Egypt have been detained and their passports confiscated by authorities, organizers told CBC News. A group of 83 Canadians arrived in Cairo on Wednesday and Thursday, ahead of the scheduled march to Egypt’s border with Gaza, an attempt to draw attention … Read more

Dozens of Canadians collect in Egypt forward of worldwide march to Gaza border

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Dozens of Canadians collect in Egypt forward of worldwide march to Gaza border

Dozens of Canadians are expected to be among thousands of other activists gathering in Egypt this week ahead of a global march to its Gaza border as they call for an end to Israel’s siege on the territory. As many as 84 Canadians were set to travel to Egypt to be part of the civilian-led … Read more

Trump’s border czar threatens arrest for immigration interference, warns Newsom and Bass to not ‘cross that line’

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Trump’s border czar says worksite immigration raids will proceed, however that criminals might be prioritized

LOS ANGELES — The Trump administration’s border czar warned that immigration enforcement will continue “every day” in Los Angeles, hinting that even elected officials could face arrest if they interfere with agents on the ground. Tom Homan, appointed by President Donald Trump, appeared undeterred by the volatile protests against federal agents in Los Angeles who … Read more

Immigration minister defends sweeping new powers in border invoice

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Immigration minister defends sweeping new powers in border invoice

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab is defending controversial new measures in the Strong Borders Act, such as giving her office the power to cancel immigration documents en masse and placing time limits for asylum seekers to make their applications. “There’s a lot of applications in the system. We need to act fairly, and treat people … Read more