Detentions have surged as the Trump administration’s aggressive policy toward migrants has collided with an exodus of children fleeing Central America.
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Driver in Case of 39 Bodies in Truck Appears in U.K. Court
Maurice Robinson was charged with 39 counts of manslaughter, conspiracy to traffic people, conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and money laundering.
Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Italy, Killing at Least 13 Women
Rescue vessels picked up 22 survivors from the boat, which had set off from Tunisia, but the Italian Coast Guard said it feared that many others might have died.
Europe Tries to Seize Momentum for a New Deal on Migration
With a populist leader ousted in Italy, many see the chance to reach an agreement on distributing arrivals around the Continent, suffocating far-right arguments.
Is Trump’s America Tougher on Asylum than Other Western Countries?
President Trump’s plan to bar migrants from seeking asylum in the United States is similar to a scheme employed by Australia since 2012. Europe tried a comparable scheme in 2016, but it didn’t work.
‘This Takes Away All Hope’: Rule Bars Most Applicants for Asylum in U.S.
The new rule will likely place many more migrants in danger as they debate whether to remain in Mexico as asylum seekers, try their luck in an increasingly hostile United States or return home.
Spain Will Send Ship to Italy to Rescue Stranded Migrants
The decision came as at least 15 migrants tried to swim to shore, and a charity warned of conditions on the vessel that were “out of control.”
Women Are Fleeing Death at Home. The U.S. Wants to Keep Them Out.
Violence against women is driving an exodus of migrants from Central America, but the Trump administration is determined to deny them asylum.
Salvini’s Standoff at Sea Highlights Italy’s War on Rescue Ships
The interior minister, who may bring down the government and force new elections, finds another opportunity to score political points over migration.
In Migrant Crisis, Border Towns Become Final Destination
President Trump’s strict anti-immigration policies mean that a growing number of migrants are stranded in Mexican cities like Ciudad Juárez.