Politics live: Angus Taylor signals immigration as core policy, saying ‘the door must be shut’ on people who don’t share ‘Australian values’
New Liberal leader says party will stand for lower inflation, lower interest rates and lower taxes. Follow today’s news live Angus Taylor becomes opposition leader after defeating Sussan Ley in Liberal party leadership ballot Sussan Ley made promises she couldn’t keep – and some in the Liberal party never wanted her to Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast So far we know that Jane Hume and Dan Tehan will run for the deputy, but there are other names that are being floated. One of those was Tim Wilson (who’s often made light of one day leading the party), but he ruled himself out this morning. It brings none of us any joy to challenge Sussan. She has tried her very best. She has a very long and successful political career. As I say, this very difficult times, and I really did feel for her yesterday … I’m not going to engage in disparagement of Sussan this morning, I’ve spoken before about the fact that we were not traveling well, and things have gone from bad to worse. We’re simply not competitive. I’m really hoping that under Angus leadership, we will move very quickly to show what we stand for in terms of our migration policy, housing and of course, education. Continue reading...
Judge Says Immigrant Detainees Near Minneapolis Must Have Proper Access to Lawyers
In a rebuke to the government, a federal judge in Minnesota said “the government failed to plan for the constitutional rights of its civil detainees” during its immigration crackdown in the state.
Trump is the ‘elephant in the room’ as the African Union holds new summit
Trump's policies on tariffs, foreign aid and immigration have outsized impact as African Union leaders seek 'balance'.
5 Takeaways After Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota
Some 3,000 agents took part in the federal operation that started late last year around the Twin Cities. On Thursday, officials said the surge would wind down.
DHS Shutdown Nears as Immigration Enforcement Talks Stall
Senate Democrats refused to move ahead with a spending bill needed to keep the Department of Homeland Security running because it lacked limits they have demanded on federal immigration agents.
Guard Troops Fully Withdraw From Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles
President Trump initially deployed the troops in those cities to support law enforcement efforts to tamp down protests against immigration raids and protecting buildings.
The DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
Trump Administration to End Surge of Immigration Agents in Minnesota
The announcement came more than two months into an operation that has led to tense protests, thousands of arrests and three shootings in the Democratic-led state.
Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says
Two US citizens were killed in Minneapolis during the crackdown dubbed "Operation Metro Surge".
Here’s How a DHS Shutdown Could Affect ICE, Travelers, FEMA and More
A lapse in funding probably won’t bring immigration enforcement operations to a screeching halt, but the department is also home to other agencies, including the Coast Guard and FEMA.
Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis
This investigation is part of a collaboration between Bellingcat and Evident Media. You can watch Evident’s video here. The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis on Jan. 7 sparked nationwide protests, with often violent clashes breaking out between protesters and federal agents. Some of […] The post Five Shots in Five Minutes: Analysing One Federal Agent’s Use of Less-Lethal Launcher in Minneapolis appeared first on bellingcat.
The Republican Party’s Advantage on Immigration Shrinks, Poll Finds
The new poll from The Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found the G.O.P. edge on the issue, once in the double digits, had dropped to 4 percent.
US border chief says Trump agrees to end deportation surge in Minnesota
US border chief announces the conclusion of a federal operation with 700 immigration agents set to leave Minnesota.
US border chief says ending ICE deportation surge in Minnesota
US border security chief Tom Homan says the Minnesota immigration crackdown is coming to an end.
Push for Body Cameras for D.H.S. Underscores Trump Administration’s Shift
Die Trump-Administration hat kürzlich eine Kehrtwende in Bezug auf die Finanzierung von Body-Cam-Programmen für Einwanderungsbehörden vollzogen, nachdem zuvor Kürzungen vorgeschlagen wurden. Diese Programme haben bereits Millionen von Dollar erhalten.
The Real Story Behind the Midnight Immigration Raid on a Chicago Apartment Building
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Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS Agents in US Immigration Raids and Protests
To stay up to date on our latest investigations, join Bellingcat’s WhatsApp channel here. Federal agents have frequently used so-called “less-lethal” weapons against protesters, including impact projectiles, tear gas and pepper spray, since the Trump administration’s nationwide immigration raids began last year. The use of less-lethal weapons (LLWs) has been controversial. While designed to incapacitate or […] The post Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS Agents in US Immigration Raids and Protests appeared first on bellingcat.
Trump v. Illinois
<p>Cite as: 607 U. S. ____ (2025) 1 SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES _________________ No. 25A443 _________________ DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ET AL. v. ILLINOIS, ET AL. ON APPLICATION FOR STAY [December 23, 2025] Federal immigration-enforcement efforts have encoun- tered significant resistance, as well as some</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10766642/trump-v-illinois/">Original document</a>
Trump v. Illinois
<p>Cite as: 607 U. S. ____ (2025) 1 SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES _________________ No. 25A443 _________________ DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ET AL. v. ILLINOIS, ET AL. ON APPLICATION FOR STAY [December 23, 2025] Federal immigration-enforcement efforts have encoun- tered significant resistance, as well as some</p><br> <a href="/opinion/10764200/trump-v-illinois/">Original document</a>
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What did the judge rule regarding immigrant detainees near Minneapolis?
The judge ruled that immigrant detainees must have proper access to lawyers.
Q:What is the significance of Trump at the African Union summit?
Trump is referred to as the 'elephant in the room' during the African Union's new summit.
Q:What is the current status of immigration enforcement talks?
Immigration enforcement talks have stalled, leading to a nearing DHS shutdown.
Q:What are the key points following Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota?
There are five key takeaways regarding the impact of Trump's immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Q:How could a DHS shutdown impact various agencies and travelers?
A DHS shutdown could affect ICE, travelers, FEMA, and other related services.