Asylum Seekers

What happens next as controversial Title 42 used to curb migration ends in US?

Title 42 is expected to be used for the last time on Thursday. The end of coronavirus restrictions on asylum has raised concerns about what will happen to migration at the US-Mexico border. The Biden administration is preparing for an increase in migrants

Barge leased on England’s south coast to house 500 asylum seekers

The barge that will be docked in Portland Port is to accommodate single adult males whilst their asylum claims are processed, with the first residents due in the 'coming months'

Explained: The challenges that the UK faces in implementing new illegal migration bill

One of the most pressing concerns raised by the bill is where people would be relocated. If people continue to arrive in large numbers in the UK, not being able to process and resolve their asylum claims could cause significant operational and financial difficulties, in addition to the human cost

Explained: The similarities and differences between Joe Biden and Donald Trump's immigration rules

The Joe Biden administration has stated that it will generally deny asylum to migrants who arrive at the US southern border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through. This is similar to an attempt by the Donald Trump administration that was blocked in court

Why have anti-migrant protests surged in the UK?

With an increase in asylum seekers and illegal immigration recently, protests in Britain, especially by far-right groups, have surged. The UK government has assured to bring down the overall migration numbers

How will asylum work after Title 42 ends? No one knows yet

Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law 2.5 million times since March 2020 on grounds of preventing COVID-19

Explained: Will the US see a rise in immigration as asylum rule comes to an end?

Starting next Wednesday, US immigration authorities can no longer use Title 42 to quickly expel prospective asylum-seekers. The change comes as surging numbers of people are seeking to enter the country through the southern border

Joe Biden administration prepares to roll back Donald Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy

Over the last week, the Biden administration has been in ongoing discussions about when to start admitting migrants, many of whom are seeking asylum into the US, said Homeland Security officials

Greece moves 635 asylum seekers from overcrowded island of Lesbos to mainland via passenger ship

Some 635 people, mostly families, boarded a passenger ship on Monday for facilities in northern Greece

Federal judge blocks Donald Trump administration’s rule barring immigrants from receiving asylum in US

A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's new rule barring most immigrants from obtaining asylum in the US if they transit through Mexico.