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March 1, 2024
Immigration
UK

Housing For ‘Asylum Seekers’ Costs UK Taxpayers £15 Million EACH DAY.

The UK government spent £4.3 billion more than allocated on asylum support due to a growing backlog in applications, according to Treasury figures. Official estimates put total expenditures at £5.4 billion ($6.8bn) for last year, surpassing the budget of £1 billion set aside for 2023/24 by £4.3 billion. The Treasury figures also indicate the government’s decision to house asylum seekers in hotels has cost UK taxpayers as much as £15 million ($19m) a day.

The Labour Party’s shadow home secretary, Yvette Cooper, called attention to the overspending, citing it as evidence of “complete chaos” in the asylum system under the current Conservative leadership. The National Pulse previously reported that the UK’s Conservative government has let in record numbers of asylum claimants.

The Home Office attributed this additional expenditure to increased instances of small boat arrivals; in a letter to the Home Affairs Select Committee, Permanent Secretary Sir Matthew Rycroft labeled this as a volatile area for budgeting. He also pointed out that efficiency measures are being implemented to ensure better financial management in the asylum system, including the cessation of housing asylum seekers in hotels.

Meanwhile, recent figures from the Home Office show that over 2,000 migrants have arrived in the UK so far this year, having crossed the Channel. This figure is less by 32 percent than the total recorded around the same time in the previous year but higher by 49 percent compared to the numbers from 2022. With a backlog of nearly 100,000 cases, Labour claims that the failure to resolve asylum applications efficiently has led to extravagant spending on asylum accommodation.

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The UK government spent £4.3 billion more than allocated on asylum support due to a growing backlog in applications, according to Treasury figures. Official estimates put total expenditures at £5.4 billion ($6.8bn) for last year, surpassing the budget of £1 billion set aside for 2023/24 by £4.3 billion. The Treasury figures also indicate the government's decision to house asylum seekers in hotels has cost UK taxpayers as much as £15 million ($19m) a day. show more
February 29, 2024
Immigration

White House Now Referring to Illegal Immigrants As ‘Newcomers.’

White House officials introduced a new term for illegal immigrants, referring to them as “newcomers” ahead of President Joe Biden’s visit to Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday. The “newcomers” language appeared as part of a fact sheet discussing the Biden-backed Senate agreement on Ukraine and border funding.

The government’s use of the term “newcomers” — obfuscating the difference between legal and illegal immigrants — was met with robust criticism from House Republicans. Members of the House GOP conference have termed Biden’s approach to the border crisis as a “designed catastrophe.” Republicans argue that the drafted border bill would normalize high levels of unlawful immigration and achieve little in terms of curbing crossings at the border and drug trafficking.

Biden government officials have pushed back against critics of the legislation. They argue it represents a “genuine commitment” to border security. The bill proposes expanding the Border Patrol staff, amending asylum rules, strengthening law enforcement’s authority to tackle drug smuggling, expanding visa and guest worker programs, and providing increased funding to cities and states accommodating asylum seekers.

President Joe Biden visited Brownsville, Texas — near the U.S.-Mexico border — on Thursday. The Texas town, however, has seen very few crossings compared to other locations. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump visited Eagle Pass, Texas, earlier on Thursday — the most heavily trafficked crossing in the state.

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White House officials introduced a new term for illegal immigrants, referring to them as "newcomers" ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday. The "newcomers" language appeared as part of a fact sheet discussing the Biden-backed Senate agreement on Ukraine and border funding. show more
February 29, 2024
Crime
Immigration

Over 85,000 Missing Kids May Have Been Trafficked Under Biden’s Watch.

Nearly two dozen Republican state attorneys general are demanding the Biden government address what they term “grim” reports concerning the whereabouts of 85,000 children believed to be missing. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, urging greater action to prevent children from being handed over to suspected human traffickers.

The letter sparks grave concerns over the welfare of children, citing a report from the HHS Office of Inspector General that noted serious safety issues for unaccompanied children at the U.S. southern border. The report stated that safety checks weren’t performed in a timely manner for more than one in five children and that over a third of cases included identification documents from sponsors that raised objections, with some children being released to empty or nonresidential homes.

The letter further explains that the law mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services protect these children upon their arrival in the United States. The attorneys general charge that the department has failed in this duty, with the consequence being that thousands of these children may have become victims of forced labor or sex trafficking, often suffer from neglect and hazardous working conditions, and, at times, endure severe injury or death.

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Nearly two dozen Republican state attorneys general are demanding the Biden government address what they term "grim" reports concerning the whereabouts of 85,000 children believed to be missing. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, and FBI Director Christopher Wray, urging greater action to prevent children from being handed over to suspected human traffickers. show more
February 29, 2024
William Upton
Data
Immigration

DATA: Nearly 2/3rds Of Americans Support Alejandro Mayorkas Impeachment.

Sixty-two percent of voters support the Republican-led impeachment of President Joe Biden’s Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, according to the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. Congressional Republicans allege Mayorkas’s refusal to enforce immigration laws and secure the border constitutes a dereliction of duty and violation of the public trust. The poll, conducted on February 21-22, indicates bipartisan approval for the impeachment, with 48 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of Independents, and 81 percent of Republicans endorsing the effort.

The poll corroborates increasing public dissatisfaction with the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) approach to border security and the lack of enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Only 43 percent believed that Mayorkas and his department adequately enforce immigration laws. Nearly 60 percent — including 33 percent of Democrats, 61 percent of Independents, and 78 percent of Republicans — say they believe Mayorkas has failed in his duties.

The House of Representatives voted to impeach Biden’s DHS secretary on February 13th. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has not yet transmitted the articles of impeachment to the Senate. The House Speakers says he aims to circumvent anticipated claims of insufficient time from Democratic Senators for an impeachment trial.

Whether the Senate will hold a trial remains uncertain — although Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has signaled he may be open to an expedited trial. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) — the outgoing Senate Republican leader — has not indicated his stance on impeachment.

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Sixty-two percent of voters support the Republican-led impeachment of President Joe Biden's Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, according to the latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll. Congressional Republicans allege Mayorkas's refusal to enforce immigration laws and secure the border constitutes a dereliction of duty and violation of the public trust. The poll, conducted on February 21-22, indicates bipartisan approval for the impeachment, with 48 percent of Democrats, 54 percent of Independents, and 81 percent of Republicans endorsing the effort. show more
February 29, 2024
Election 2024
Immigration

How Illegals Are Corrupting American Elections – EVEN IF THEY AREN’T VOTING.

Democrats are using illegal immigrants to impact elections by boosting the population of cities. The increased population in Democrat states affects Congressional and Electoral College apportionment. One of Joe Biden’s first executive orders reversed a decision by former President Donald Trump barring the use of illegal immigrant population data for Congressional apportionment.

The introduction of the “Equal Representation Act” — authored by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) — has sparked renewed debate around the inclusion of non-citizens in data used in Congressional apportionment. Only legal citizens would counted in census counts for congressional districts and the Electoral College map under the legislation.

“It is unconscionable that illegal immigrants and non-citizens are counted toward Congressional district apportionment,” said Hagerty in a statement. He added: “While people continue to flee Democrat-run cities, desperate Democrats are back-filling the mass exodus with illegal immigrants so that they do not lose their seats in Congress and maintain electoral votes for the Presidency and hence artificially boost their political power.”

Former Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) argued in a 2018 lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau that counting non-citizens for Congressional and Electoral College apportionment disenfranchised voters in states with low illegal immigrant populations. “Counting large illegal alien populations in the Census appropriates voting power from Americans and bestows it on other[s],” Brooks said.

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Democrats are using illegal immigrants to impact elections by boosting the population of cities. The increased population in Democrat states affects Congressional and Electoral College apportionment. One of Joe Biden's first executive orders reversed a decision by former President Donald Trump barring the use of illegal immigrant population data for Congressional apportionment. show more
February 29, 2024
Crime
Immigration

Man Stabbed at Central Park Migrant Shelter.

On Wednesday, a man was stabbed at a migrant shelter located across from New York’s Central Park, according to local law enforcement.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) was alerted to the situation at 31 Central Park North at approximately 11:30 AM following a 911 phone call reporting the assault. Officers arriving at the scene discovered a 24-year-old male victim suffering stab wounds to the back and abdomen. The victim was transported to Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

A person of interest was apprehended by police, however, details surrounding the cause of the stabbing remain unclear. The event transpired within 24 hours of Mayor Eric Adams’ directive to install metal detectors at a migrant shelter on Randall’s Island after multiple stabbings were reported at that location. Mayor Adams has also called to amend New York City’s ‘sanctuary’ status laws.

The city has recently witnessed a significant rise in crimes reportedly committed by newly arrived migrants. These have included instances of assaults on NYPD officers and a recent stabbing in Times Square.

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On Wednesday, a man was stabbed at a migrant shelter located across from New York's Central Park, according to local law enforcement. show more
February 29, 2024
Crime
Immigration

Honduran Illegal Arrested For Raping 14-Year-Old Girl in Louisiana.

A Honduran man, Angel Matias Castellanos-Orellana, has been detained by Kenner, Louisiana police, in connection with a series of violent crimes, including the assault and rape of a minor. The police were alerted on February 20 to the rape of a 14-year-old girl, allegedly committed by Castellanos-Orellana at knifepoint after they met on social media. The suspect, who was in the U.S. illegally, used multiple aliases, a practice reportedly common among undocumented immigrants.

Less than a week later, on February 25, authorities responded to a distress call at around 3:15 am regarding a stabbing incident in the 2600 block of Phoenix Street. The reported victim was approached by Castellanos-Orellana, who demanded his belongings and subsequently attacked, stabbing him multiple times in the face and back. The victim was later admitted to a hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

Castellanos-Orellana was located at the scene of the crime, detained, and was later booked on charges of armed robbery, aggravated battery, first-degree rape, and aggravated assault — with a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer also being issued. According to Chief Keith Conley, these incidents underline the challenges local law enforcement faces when coping with crimes involving illegal immigrants, not least of which include false identification and limited access to integral data. Despite relief following Castellanos-Orellana’s arrest, the chief expressed concerns about the mounting strain on local law enforcement budgets and taxpayer dollars from illegal immigrant crime.

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A Honduran man, Angel Matias Castellanos-Orellana, has been detained by Kenner, Louisiana police, in connection with a series of violent crimes, including the assault and rape of a minor. The police were alerted on February 20 to the rape of a 14-year-old girl, allegedly committed by Castellanos-Orellana at knifepoint after they met on social media. The suspect, who was in the U.S. illegally, used multiple aliases, a practice reportedly common among undocumented immigrants. show more
February 29, 2024
Raheem J. Kassam
Immigration

Trump Says Notorious, Ultra-Violent ‘Tren de Aragua’ Gang in American Cities Thanks to Biden’s Open Border.

President Donald Trump has pointed out that the notorious Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela is now operating in American cities, citing law enforcement officials in Miami and Chicago in a new opinion editorial for the Daily Mail. 

“Last year, 43 percent of all ICE arrests were aliens with criminal convictions or pending charges for some 33,000 assaults, 3,000 robberies, almost 7,000 burglaries, 7,500 weapons offenses, 4,300 sex crimes, 1,600 kidnappings, and 1,700 homicides,” Trump wrote on Thursday, adding: “In Chicago and Miami, police have confirmed the violent Venezuelan ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang is now operating in their cities.”

Tren de Aragua is an incredibly violent gang known for sex trafficking as well as mass murder and racketeering. Its influence also extends to sports, with Venezuelan journalist Ronna Rísquez explaining: “…their involvement in sports activities, more precisely in the deals of Venezuelan baseball players who sign for major league clubs in the United States. Investigations indicate that they are shadow partners in several training academies and that they charge a large percentage for each contract.”

Tren de Aragua is active across Venezuela, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Panama. It has around 2,500 known active members.

Ammon Blair, a former Border Patrol agent, said of the group: “They are specifically known for their violence and their extortion… Meaning if you don’t pay your tax, [they] first shoot your wrist. If you don’t pay it again, [they shoot] you in the ankle, if you mess up and don’t pay it again, you’re dead.” 

In his Daily Mail op-ed, Trump also explained: “In New York City, NYPD officers were recently mobbed and viciously beaten by a pack of migrant criminals. In Michigan, gangs of migrants are stalking suburban houses and plundering them for valuables. And in Georgia just last week, 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley was savagely attacked and murdered on the campus of the University of Georgia. An illegal alien migrant who was released into our country under Biden has been charged with her killing.”

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President Donald Trump has pointed out that the notorious Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela is now operating in American cities, citing law enforcement officials in Miami and Chicago in a new opinion editorial for the Daily Mail.  show more
February 29, 2024
Immigration

ICE Arrests Guatemalan Illegal Who Sexually Assaulted Kids.

A 34-year-old Guatemalan previously convicted of indecent assault and battery on a minor under 14 was arrested by the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The man entered the U.S. illegally, and his removal is pending proceedings with a federal immigration judge. The Gloucester District Court released him despite ERO filing an immigration detainer and his convictions, which also include a separate assault and battery offense.

The Gloucester District Court previously disregarded the ERO immigration detainer, allowing the Guatemalan’s release. Known as a sexual offender, he was arrested without incident at the Essex County House of Corrections, where ERO Boston encountered him and issued another immigration detainer following the arrest.

ERO Boston Field Office Director Todd M. Lyons said the individual was a dire threat to Massachusetts residents

“Unlawfully present, convicted sex offenders should not be given the opportunity to re-offend. The victim of his crimes deserves better from our justice system,” Lyons stated. “The men and women of ERO Boston will continue to protect our communities from such threats.”

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A 34-year-old Guatemalan previously convicted of indecent assault and battery on a minor under 14 was arrested by the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Gloucester, Massachusetts. The man entered the U.S. illegally, and his removal is pending proceedings with a federal immigration judge. The Gloucester District Court released him despite ERO filing an immigration detainer and his convictions, which also include a separate assault and battery offense. show more
February 28, 2024
Immigration

CA Plots Homeownership Pathway for Illegals.

A bill introduced by California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) could offer illegal immigrants a chance to own a home. Assembly Bill 1840 seeks to clarify the eligibility requirements of a state loan program, notably the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program, launched in 2021 to help first-time home buyers.

The loan program provides first-time home buyers with a loan worth up to 20 percent of the purchase price of a home or condominium and doesn’t require monthly payments or accrue interest. Instead, it entitles the lender to 20 percent of the increase in the home’s value when the property is sold or the mortgage is refinanced. Arambula asserts that the legislation didn’t specify eligibility criteria concerning immigration status, which could have excluded illegals.

If Assembly Bill 1840 is approved, it would expand the definition of a “first-time home buyer” to encompass illegal immigrants.

Arambula said, “The social and economic benefits of homeownership should be available to everyone.” The 2021 program reached its application limit in just 11 days, prompting a shift from a first-come, first-served system to a lottery for 2022. The program has also adjusted its income eligibility, limiting applicants to 120 percent of a county’s median income, down from the previous 150 percent.

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A bill introduced by California Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) could offer illegal immigrants a chance to own a home. Assembly Bill 1840 seeks to clarify the eligibility requirements of a state loan program, notably the California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program, launched in 2021 to help first-time home buyers. show more