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The UK Parliament has passed the Rwanda Bill, a landmark migration legislation that aims to deter illegal immigration and break the business model of people smugglers. Under the bill, asylum seekers arriving in the UK after January 1, 2022, could be deported to Rwanda while their claims are processed. The proposal has sparked controversy and legal battles, with rights groups accusing Rwanda of human rights abuses. Despite the legal challenges, the UK has already paid Rwanda £240 million. The bill also includes provisions to disregard certain human rights laws, raising concerns among legal experts.

The recent deaths of six immigrant workers in the Baltimore bridge collapse highlight the vital yet often overlooked role immigrants play in the U.S. economy. While praise for their sacrifices is well-deserved, it’s essential to address the hazardous conditions and exploitation they often face. The topic of immigration remains a top issue, but instead of glorifying these sacrifices, we should focus on improving the safety of their jobs. The tragedy underscores centuries of disregard for immigrant worker welfare, highlighting the need for comprehensive policies that prioritize their well-being and protect them from wage theft and deportation fears. The Biden administration should consider extending temporary protected status to immigrant workers who have lived in the United States for five years or more as a recognition of their contributions and a way to energize progressive voters.

The term ‘deport’ carries a heavy burden for immigrants in the United States, casting a shadow over their sense of belonging despite their contributions to society. Despite taking the oath of allegiance, immigrants face ongoing threats of deportation, undermining their loyalty and the pursuit of the American dream. This fear holds them back from fully participating in civic life, creating a sense of vulnerability and questioning their right to be in the country they now call home.

Rishi Sunak’s controversial plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has been approved by the House of Lords, clearing the way for its implementation. Despite initial resistance, Lords eventually caved to government pressure and passed the immigration bill with only one amendment remaining.

Sally Nugent and Richard Tice had a heated debate on BBC Breakfast over the government’s Rwanda migrant plan. Tice criticized the plan as a “complete and utter farce” and suggested sending migrants back to France for processing. Nugent questioned the feasibility of this, citing the need for consent from the destination country. The exchange sparked reactions on Twitter, with some viewers criticizing Nugent for expressing her own views.

Despite criticizing the H-1B visa program in the past, Donald Trump’s social media company, Truth Social, applied for an H-1B visa to hire foreign workers. The application, which was made in June 2022, was approved by federal immigration authorities but was ultimately terminated by the company in November 2022. This revelation is in stark contrast to Trump’s previous statements about the H-1B visa program, which he has called ‘very bad’ and ‘unfair’ for US workers.

Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda asylum bill has become law after a parliamentary showdown. The bill aims to clear the way to send asylum seekers who cross the Channel in small boats to Rwanda. The legislation faced opposition in the House of Lords, but the deadlock was broken when MPs rejected a requirement for Rwanda to be deemed safe by the Secretary of State. The government stated that the Lords amendment was similar to previous ones overturned by MPs. Prime Minister Sunak hailed the passing of the bill as a “fundamental change” in global migration policy.

Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed an application in June 2022 for an H-1B visa for a worker at a $65,000 annual salary, the lowest wage category allowed under the program. The application was approved a few months later, but the company says it did not hire the worker. This action raises questions about Trump’s stance on immigration, as he has previously proposed a protectionist agenda for companies to ‘hire American.’

The controversial UK bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda has received approval from the upper house of parliament after numerous amendments. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised the first flights to Kigali within weeks, despite ongoing legal challenges and criticism from UN human rights experts. The scheme, which aims to deter asylum seekers from crossing the English Channel in small boats, has raised concerns about Rwanda’s human rights record and the potential risk to asylum seekers. Despite criticism, the bill is expected to become law with Royal Assent from King Charles later this week.

Forty-nine migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022 by Florida officials are now on track to secure legal status. They have received “bona fide determinations” in their U visa petitions, allowing them to work legally and protect them from deportation. The migrants allege they were duped into boarding the flights with false promises.