Austria’s interim government has announced a suspension of asylum applications from Syrian nationals following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. This decision comes after Turkey-backed rebels took control of Damascus, prompting Assad to seek refuge in Russia. The 13-year civil war in Syria has displaced millions, with 4.3 million Syrians now in European countries like Germany and Austria following the migrant crisis of 2015 and 2016.
Chancellor Karl Nehammer has directed Interior Minister Gerhard Karner to pause Syrian asylum applications and revisit previously granted cases. The Interior Ministry confirms that Karner has been asked to devise a plan for the systematic return and deportation of Syrians, though specific details remain unclarified.
The announcement has also impacted “family reunification” chain migration, which allows refugees to bring their relatives to Austria. The Austrian government has put on hold 12,886 applications, 1,146 of which are related to family reunification.
Nehammer and Karner represent the People’s Party (ÖVP), which is embracing more stringent immigration policies in response to the rise of the populist Freedom Party (FPÖ), which placed first in the country’s recent elections.
Nehammer is currently engaged in coalition negotiations with parties other than the FPÖ despite its clear electoral success. Some Austrian voters are questioning President Alexander Van der Bellen’s decision not to appoint the FPÖ to lead government formation efforts rather than the ÖVP.
Austria's interim government has announced a suspension of asylum applications from Syrian nationals following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. This decision comes after Turkey-backed rebels took control of Damascus, prompting Assad to seek refuge in Russia. The 13-year civil war in Syria has displaced millions, with 4.3 million Syrians now in European countries like Germany and Austria following the migrant crisis of 2015 and 2016.
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The United Nations (UN) warned up to 1.5 million people would leave Syria as the jihadist offensive was gaining momentum. Rebels led by Saudi-born jihadist Abu Mohammad al-Julani and his Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group—formerly a branch of al-Qaeda—displaced 280,000 people in its initial phase, according to World Food Programme Director for Emergency Coordination Samer AbdelJaber.
“If the fighting continues at this pace, we anticipate up to 1.5 million people needing urgent support,” AbdelJaber said on Friday. “The situation in Syria was not easy before this escalation, so we’re looking at a crisis on top of crisis. And that’s why we’re really emphasizing the urgent need for funding,” he added.
Since then, President Bashar al-Assad’s government, backed by Russia and Iran, has folded rapidly, with HTS now in complete control of the territory formerly under Assad’s sway. This apparently swift end to the fighting could limit the number of Syrians who emigrate to escape the privations of war—but many may still flee, fearing reprisals under the new regime.
The Assad clan hailed from the Alawite sect of Shia Islam, regarded as heretics by the predominantly Sunni Muslim rebels. Syrian Christians and Druze may also fear the accession of a de facto al-Qaeda government, considering their mistreatment by al-Julani’s former comrades in the Islamic State group during earlier stages of the war.
Around one million Syrians migrated to Europe amid the 2015-16 migrant crisis, with chain migration swelling this number to 4.5 million over the following years.
The United Nations (UN) warned up to 1.5 million people would leave Syria as the jihadist offensive was gaining momentum. Rebels led by Saudi-born jihadist Abu Mohammad al-Julani and his Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group—formerly a branch of al-Qaeda—displaced 280,000 people in its initial phase, according to World Food Programme Director for Emergency Coordination Samer AbdelJaber.
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In an interview on “Meet the Press,” President-elect Donald Trump outlined his plan for immigration policy, emphasizing deportation for those in the United States illegally. Trump expressed a commitment to removing illegal immigrants, starting with those who have committed crimes and expanding to others without specifying which crimes would be prioritized. This approach may also involve U.S. citizens choosing to leave with family members who are undocumented.
Trump’s stance reiterates a key aspect of his campaign platform. He also suggested terminating birthright citizenship via executive action, forecasting potential legal opposition.
Amid controversies surrounding family deportation, Trump spoke of treating families humanely, suggesting mixed-status families might opt to leave the country together instead of facing separation.
While addressing so-called “Dreamers,” Trump indicated a willingness to collaborate with Democrats. This group, comprising those who arrived in the U.S. without documentation as children and are covered under the ‘DACA’ program, might maintain their residency status.
These announcements come amidst record inward illegal immigration patterns during President Joe Biden’s government. Trump’s campaign had foregrounded stricter border controls, often highlighting crimes linked to illegal immigrants.
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In an interview on "Meet the Press," President-elect Donald Trump outlined his plan for immigration policy, emphasizing deportation for those in the United States illegally. Trump expressed a commitment to removing illegal immigrants, starting with those who have committed crimes and expanding to others without specifying which crimes would be prioritized. This approach may also involve U.S. citizens choosing to leave with family members who are undocumented.
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court ruling that affirms the U.S. government’s authority to deport individuals in the country illegally. The ruling comes after a challenge from King County, Washington, prompted by an executive order issued in April 2019 by King County Executive Dow Constantine.
This order sought to halt the support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) charter flights from King County International Airport near Seattle. Constantine’s directive aimed to prevent the transportation and deportation of ICE detainees at the local airport.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit in February 2020, arguing that Constantine’s order unlawfully obstructed federal immigration enforcement. They contend it contravened the Supremacy Clause’s intergovernmental immunity doctrine and a World War II-era Instrument of Transfer agreement. This agreement allowed the federal government certain usage rights at the airport under the Surplus Property Act of 1944. The Trump administration sought a permanent injunction against the order, which the district court granted, asserting that the order unfairly discriminated against ICE contractors and breached the Instrument of Transfer.
King County, a self-declared “sanctuary county,” appealed the decision. Constantine’s legal team argued in favor of the county’s approach to “inclusivity” and opposition to discrimination.
However, the appellate court, led by Judge Daniel Bress, with concurrence from Judges Michael Hawkins and Richard Clifton, deemed Constantine’s arguments to be ideological. The court maintained that the order violated the Supremacy Clause and the Instrument of Transfer. It underscored that the federal government sustained concrete injuries due to increased ICE operational costs and potential future risks from the order.
The ruling further determined that Constantine’s order breached the intergovernmental immunity doctrine by unfairly targeting federal operations, thereby restricting the government’s conduct of deportations.
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a district court ruling that affirms the U.S. government's authority to deport individuals in the country illegally. The ruling comes after a challenge from King County, Washington, prompted by an executive order issued in April 2019 by King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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The Canadian government is indicating it will pursue tougher border enforcement to help crack down on illegal immigration drug trafficking across their border with the United States. The move comes after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened late last month to enact a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico unless they cooperate with his efforts to secure America’s southern and northern borders.
“We got, I think, a mutual understanding of what they’re concerned about in terms of border security,” said Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety. LeBlanc accompanied Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week on a trip to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the two leaders discussed greater cooperation on border security. He emphasized: “All of their concerns are shared by Canadians and by the government of Canada.”
LeBlanc continued: “We talked about the security posture currently at the border that we believe to be effective, and we also discussed additional measures and visible measures that we’re going to put in place over the coming weeks.”
The Trudeau government in Canada staunchly backed open borders policies until Trump’s landslide election victory over Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris in early November. After Trump’s election and tariff threat, Trudeau pivoted his position, with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announcing they will beef up border enforcement and bring on more staff to deal with illegal immigrants.
While much of the U.S. corporate media focus has been on the illegal immigration crisis at the U.S. southern border with Mexico, the northernborder has seen its fair share of encounters with those trying to enter the U.S. unlawfully.
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The Canadian government is indicating it will pursue tougher border enforcement to help crack down on illegal immigration drug trafficking across their border with the United States. The move comes after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened late last month to enact a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico unless they cooperate with his efforts to secure America's southern and northern borders.
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Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, the 22-year-old Mauritanian national who was held on charges related to a shooting incident in Chicago, was found dead in his jail cell in what authorities describe as an “apparent suicide attempt by hanging.” The Cook County Sheriff’s Office reported that staff discovered Abdallahi unresponsive during a routine check at the facility’s medical unit. Emergency measures were implemented, and he was transported to a hospital but was subsequently declared deceased.
On October 26, Abdallahi allegedly shot a Jewish man en route to a synagogue in Chicago. The incident escalated when law enforcement and first responders arrived on the scene, and Abdallahi reportedly opened fire, shouting “Allahu Akbar” during the exchange. Although Abdallahi sustained injuries in the firefight, responding officers escaped without harm. An ambulance from the Chicago Fire Department was hit during the gunfire exchange.
Prosecutors had argued that Abdallahi was involved in a broader plan targeting several Jewish institutions, including schools and community centers. Evidence suggesting he had mapped out these locations was presented in court.
Following the shooting incident, Abdallahi was initially hospitalized due to his injuries but was later transferred to jail custody. Despite the current designation of suicide, the Illinois State Police Public Integrity Task Force is set to carry out an independent inquiry into his death. While authorities have ruled out foul play, the investigation continues to ensure all circumstances are thoroughly examined.
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Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, the 22-year-old Mauritanian national who was held on charges related to a shooting incident in Chicago, was found dead in his jail cell in what authorities describe as an "apparent suicide attempt by hanging." The Cook County Sheriff's Office reported that staff discovered Abdallahi unresponsive during a routine check at the facility's medical unit. Emergency measures were implemented, and he was transported to a hospital but was subsequently declared deceased.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has slammed the Conservatives (Tories) who governed Britain from 2010 until July this year over revised Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showing net immigration hit an astonishing 906,000 in the year to June 2023. Previous, provisional ONS numbers showed net immigration had fallen compared to the year to June 2022, but, as in previous years, the government statistician has since found many tens of thousands of additional migrants it missed in its initial estimate.
“A failure on this scale isn’t just bad luck, it isn’t a global trend or taking your eye off the ball—no, this is a different order of failure,” said Starmer, of the far-left Labour Party, arguing: “Brexit was used… to turn Britain into a One Nation experiment in open borders. ‘Global Britain’—remember that slogan? That is what they meant. A policy with no support and which they then pretended wasn’t happening,” he added.
“And now they want to wave it away with a simple ‘we got it wrong.’ Well, that’s unforgivable.”
During the Brexit referendum campaign, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his successor, Rishi Sunak, pledged to “take back control” of Britain’s borders. However, after winning the referendum and gaining power, they implemented an uncapped points system, which they were repeatedly warned would supercharge mass migration.
LABOUR’S RECORD.
The previous Labour government also increased net immigration to around a quarter of a million a year, with the Conservatives ousting them on a promise—repeatedly broken—to reduce the annual influx “from the hundreds of thousands to the tens of thousands.” However, the post-pandemic increase to the high hundreds of thousands under Johnson and Sunak is without precedent.
Notably, all migrants who arrived during the “Boris surge” will be eligible for indefinite leave to remain in Britain after just five years, a status which grants expansive chain migration rights to family members. So far, Starmer has ignored calls to suspend or extend indefinite leave to remain in response to the ONS statistics.
In the 1960s, immigration of just 50,000 a year was considered socially undesirable, with the late Conservative lawmaker Enoch Powell giving a famous speech in 1968 stating, “Those whom the gods wish to destroy, they first make mad. We must be mad, literally mad, as a nation to be permitting the annual inflow of some 50,000 dependents, who are, for the most part, the material of the future growth of the immigrant-descended population. It is like watching a nation busily engaged in heaping up its own funeral pyre.”
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has slammed the Conservatives (Tories) who governed Britain from 2010 until July this year over revised Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showing net immigration hit an astonishing 906,000 in the year to June 2023. Previous, provisional ONS numbers showed net immigration had fallen compared to the year to June 2022, but, as in previous years, the government statistician has since found many tens of thousands of additional migrants it missed in its initial estimate.
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Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) addressed comments made by leftist Denver Mayor Mike Johnston concerning immigration policies, urging Republican governors to transport undocumented immigrants to Denver. Johnston previously declared his intention to shield illegals from deportation when President-elect Donald J. Trump assumes office.
In a discussion with local media, Johnston expressed plans to position Denver police at county borders to prevent the entry of federal immigration officers, stating his willingness to face imprisonment to hinder deportations.
Cruz, during an episode of his “Verdict” podcast, called upon Republican state governors, specifically naming Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, to send migrants arriving in their states to Denver as a reaction to Johnston’s remarks. The Texas Republican suggested that immigrants be transported directly to the mayor’s residence, emphasizing the mayor’s commitment to hosting them.
Sen. Cruz framed his recommendation as a challenge to see if Denver residents support Johnston’s vow to defy federal immigration laws. He mentioned potential negative consequences, highlighting public safety concerns and predicting local opposition to the influx of migrants.
President-elect Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan also reacted to Johnston, saying, “Me and the Denver mayor, we agree on one thing; he’s willing to go to jail. I’m willing to put him in jail.”
“I find it hard to believe that any mayor or governor would say they don’t want public safety threats removed from their neighborhoods,” Homan said.
The Denver suburb of Aurora made headlines earlier this year when members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang took over entire apartment buildings at gunpoint and were reportedly extorting money from the residents. President-elect Trump has vowed to specifically target Tren de Aragua as part of “Operation Aurora,” using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) addressed comments made by leftist Denver Mayor Mike Johnston concerning immigration policies, urging Republican governors to transport undocumented immigrants to Denver. Johnston previously declared his intention to shield illegals from deportation when President-elect Donald J. Trump assumes office.
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Sweden’s center-right government is looking to limit citizenship to those who agree with the country’s “fundamental values.” Still, so many migrants have been allowed in over the last decade that it may not be enough to solve the country’s immigration issues. Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch announced plans to limit citizenship to those who agree with Sweden’s “fundamental values” and restrict the voting rights of non-citizens. Previous governments’ multicultural policies have resulted in over 20 percent of the population being foreign-born.
She argued that citizenship should only be granted to individuals who share core national values, highlighting that nearly 70,000 people received citizenship last year without language or value alignment requirements. Busch has been vocal about difficulties in integrating Islamic migrants and has suggested EU-backed initiatives to encourage repatriation for those unable to assimilate. Her comments particularly targeted extreme views, stating, “If you think it is right and proper to throw homosexuals out of high-rise buildings… then you can move back to Iran or Sudan.”
The Swedish government announced in September that it would offer as much as $34,000 to migrants who wish to leave the country as part of a program set to begin in 2026. Meanwhile, the Green Party is criticizing Busch’s proposals—with lawmaker Rasmus Ling reporting her to a constitutional committee for potentially overstepping ministerial bounds.
Busch also proposed restricting voting rights for non-citizens, noting that approximately 603,000 were eligible to vote in the 2022 municipal elections, potentially altering municipal governance. In some cases, migration-background gangs have infiltrated Swedish politics and put pressure on local governments.
Sweden claimed to have achieved negative overall migration earlier this year, with more people leaving the country than arriving. However, the figures were criticized as they may reflect changes to tax registries.
Sweden's center-right government is looking to limit citizenship to those who agree with the country's "fundamental values." Still, so many migrants have been allowed in over the last decade that it may not be enough to solve the country's immigration issues. Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch announced plans to limit citizenship to those who agree with Sweden's "fundamental values" and restrict the voting rights of non-citizens. Previous governments' multicultural policies have resulted in over 20 percent of the population being foreign-born.
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A majority of Americans support President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan for mass deportations to address the illegal immigration crisis in the United States, according to a new survey. Trump’s stance on deportations has enjoyed significantsupport among the populace since late Spring, and datasuggests the issue played a significant role in his landslide 2024 election victory.
The poll, conducted by YouGov on behalf of CBS, shows 57 percent of respondents supporting Trump’s deportation plan. However, Americans also appear wary of using U.S. military assets to remove illegal immigrants. According to the data, 82 percent of respondents said they want federal immigration and border patrol agencies to carry out the deportations. Meanwhile, 64 percent said they’d like to see federal law enforcement agencies involved. Forty percent said they would want the U.S. military involved in deportations.
Democratic respondents overwhelmingly express fear regarding threats to their rights under Trump. However, motivation to actively oppose his policies seems to have waned, with fewer Democrats feeling energized to contest his agenda compared to previous years.
The poll also indicates support—albeit more narrow—among Americans for Trump’s economic measures, particularly tariffs. Overall, 52 percent of respondents said they viewed Trump’s tariff plan as favorable, while 48 percent said they oppose the tariffs. Among self-identified Trump voters, the tariffs enjoy 83 percent support.
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A majority of Americans support President-elect Donald J. Trump's plan for mass deportations to address the illegal immigration crisis in the United States, according to a new survey. Trump's stance on deportations has enjoyed significantsupport among the populace since late Spring, and data suggests the issue played a significant role in his landslide 2024 election victory.
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