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A woman whose husband was stabbed in White Rock, B.C., on Sunday evening is speaking out, saying they no longer feel safe in the country they came to just a couple months ago. Manpreet Kaur and her husband Jadinder Singh arrived in Canada from India two months ago and had just begun building their new life. The pair were attacked while sitting on a bench near the White Rock pier around 9 p.m. Kaur says her husband cried out and held his hand to his neck after being stabbed. The couple yelled at the man, but he did not run. Police confirm they found a 28-year-old victim and took them to hospital. Kaur says she was not allowed to go in the ambulance with her husband and was initially taken to the wrong hospital. She says the whole experience has been traumatizing and they do not know why they were attacked. Singh is now at home recovering, but Kaur says they are now looking at a large hospital bill and are unsure how they will afford it.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s proposal to send some migrants to Rwanda for processing has been approved by Parliament after months of delay. The contentious legislation, which has faced legal challenges and opposition from human rights groups, aims to deter illegal immigration by forcibly removing asylum seekers to the African country. Sunak has promised that the first deportation flights will begin within 10-12 weeks, despite ongoing legal hurdles and criticism from opponents who argue that the policy is inhumane and illegal.

The British government’s controversial plan to deport asylum-seekers to Rwanda is set to become law after receiving approval from the House of Lords. Despite criticism from human rights groups and legal challenges, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains committed to the plan, claiming it will deter illegal immigration. However, experts warn that the government may face further hurdles, including finding an airline willing to participate.

The UK government’s controversial Rwanda asylum plan has been approved by Parliament, paving the way for flights to the African nation to begin by summer’s end. The legislation faced opposition from the House of Lords, but the House of Commons ultimately rejected all amendments, allowing the bill to pass into law. The government has already secured flights for June and has contingency plans in place for charter flights to transport illegal immigrants to Rwanda.

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda asylum bill has become law after a tense parliamentary debate, with the House of Lords ultimately ceding to the House of Commons. Peers had been pushing for amendments, including a demand for an independent monitoring committee to declare Rwanda safe before asylum seekers could be sent there, but Downing Street refused to compromise.

Despite Sunak’s assertion that flights to Rwanda would begin in July, numerous practical barriers remain to implementing the policy. The government faces ongoing legal challenges and criticism from human rights groups, raising questions about the bill’s feasibility.

Haitian asylum-seekers face an arduous journey to prove political persecution as gang violence blurs the lines between crime and politics. Despite the surge in Haitian migrants fleeing violence, only a small percentage of asylum claims are approved, highlighting the challenges in establishing a connection between violence and protected grounds. The long and uncertain asylum process leaves many in limbo, while the complexities of gang influence and political instability make it difficult for applicants to demonstrate the required persecution.

Michelle Brané, an activist who advocates defunding ICE, has been appointed as the immigration detention ombudsman at the Department of Homeland Security. Her appointment has raised concerns among former ICE officials who believe she is unfit for the role due to her previous statements against the agency’s enforcement actions and her opposition to migrant detention. The Biden administration has defended the appointment, citing Brané’s experience in family reunification. Meanwhile, ICE has increased its audits of detention facilities, which some officials believe may be undermined by Brané’s opposition to the agency’s mission.

Migration continues to be a complex issue worldwide, with destination countries facing challenges in balancing the needs of their citizens with the influx of migrants seeking a better life. Case studies from South Africa, New Zealand, Peru, Ireland, and the United States illustrate the multifaceted nature of migration, its social, economic, and political impacts, and the need for sustainable solutions.

Despite media hype, worldwide international migration remains a small minority, with domestic movement still the norm. However, geopolitical, technological, and climatic factors are intensifying displacement, and irregular migration routes are increasing. Immigration is a major concern in political campaigns, with nations struggling to balance citizen needs and the influx of migrants seeking a better life. Examples from diverse locations highlight the economic and social impacts of migration, including the need for international talent and the challenges of providing housing and support for asylum seekers.

The Biden administration is working on a plan to provide legal status to an estimated 700,000 migrants living in the U.S. unlawfully who are married to American citizens. This plan would use the existing program “parole in place” to grant these individuals work permits and make them eligible for green cards.