Tag: Immigration Law
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Senior Neo-Nazi Could Face Deportation After NSW Parliament Rally, Officials Warn on White Supremacy in Public Service
Overview: A Controversial Rally and Legal Fallout A senior member of a neo-Nazi group is facing potential deportation to South Africa following an anti-Jewish protest outside New South Wales’ state parliament. The development comes as NSW’s top bureaucrat warned public servants that expressing or endorsing white supremacist views could lead to disciplinary action or dismissal.…
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Neo-Nazi Deportation: NSW Move to Send Home
Overview: A complex case with legal and moral implications A senior member of a neo-Nazi group linked to an anti-Jewish protest outside New South Wales (NSW) state parliament could face deportation back to South Africa. The potential move comes amid heightened scrutiny of white supremacist activity in Australia and follows procedural steps in the country’s…
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DOJ Fires Immigration Judges with Immigrant Backgrounds: What It Means for Asylum Courts
Background: A Shift in the Immigration Judiciary The Department of Justice has recently drawn scrutiny for a string of dismissals affecting immigration judges who once brought firsthand experience with immigrant communities to the bench. The publicized cases, including judges with immigrant-defense backgrounds, have raised urgent questions about judicial independence, the selection process for immigration judges,…
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Candace Owens visa block upheld by High Court: Australia defends decision
Ruling backs minister’s discretion on visa applications The Australian High Court has unanimously upheld the Immigration Minister’s decision to refuse a temporary visa to American commentator Candace Owens Farmer, who had planned a speaking tour of Australia in 2024. The ruling supports the minister’s use of the character test, a provision meant to assess whether…
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Singapore Man Jailed for Hiring Girlfriend as Maid to Extend Stay
Summary of the case A Singaporean man was sentenced to three weeks in jail after pleading guilty to making a false statement to the controller of work passes, one of the core offences under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act. The court noted that a second related charge—allowing his girlfriend to work as a part-time…
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Conservatives pledges Immigration Taskforce modeled on ICE policy amid border overhaul
Overview: A new immigration taskforce and tougher border aims The Conservative Party is expected to unveil a bold, controversial policy at its annual conference: the creation of an immigration taskforce modeled on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The plan, described by party sources as a “removals force,” would target the removal of up…
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New Visa Rules Impacting Australians in the US
New Visa Restrictions for Australians in the US In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has announced new visa regulations that may significantly affect thousands of Australians living in the United States. These changes, rolled out over the weekend, have triggered immediate concerns among expatriates about the potential difficulties they may face in…