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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 23, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court again mum on Trump's 'Dreamers' appeals
The U.S. Supreme Court closed the door at least for now on President Donald Trump's effort to end protections for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants dubbed "Dreamers," with the justices again silent on Tuesday on three related appeals.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 20, 2018
Jeff Sessions limits ability of U.S. judges to dismiss deportation cases
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced new limits on the ability of immigration judges to terminate deportation cases on Wednesday, the latest in a series of decisions to facilitate the removal of immigrants in the country illegally.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 25, 2018
U.S. urges judge to allow fast deportations of reunited migrant families in snub to ACLU
The U.S. government urged a federal judge on Tuesday to allow the quick deportation of immigrant parents once they are reunited with their children, rejecting a request by a civil rights group that said parents needed time to assess legal options.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 25, 2018
Most Afghans sent home forced to flee anew amid bloodshed: report
Almost 3 in 4 Afghans who return home after seeking sanctuary abroad are forced to flee again due to fresh fighting, an aid agency said on Wednesday as it urged an end to deportations to the war-torn country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 7, 2017
Attorney general Jeff Sessions calls for efficient review of U.S. immigration cases in bid to boost deportations
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday called on the nation's immigration courts to decide cases more efficiently, amid a burgeoning backlog that is hampering the Trump administration's efforts to deport more illegal immigrants.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 22, 2017
U.S. judge urged to halt Iraqi deportations due to Christian persecution fears
A U.S. judge heard arguments on Wednesday to halt the deportations of around 100 Iraqis arrested by immigration authorities in the Detroit area because many belong to minorities and could face torture or religious persecution in their homeland.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 13, 2016
Trump tells Ryan Muslim ban, mass deportations 'not part of our agenda'
Some of the campaign promises made by Donald Trump, including a vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if elected president, may not see the light of day, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Sunday.
WORLD / Society
Feb 1, 2016
As rightists surge, Austria vows to boost migrant deportations, deems North Africa states safe
Austria will step up deportations of migrants and is adding Morocco, Algeria and other states to a list of countries it deems safe, enabling it to send people back there more quickly, government ministries said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 14, 2014
Obama plan would shield up to 5 million immigrants from deportation, New York Times reports
President Barack Obama plans to announce an overhaul of U.S. immigration policy through executive action that would shield up to 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

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