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UK legal academics call for the government to stop ‘attacking’ migration lawyers

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On Friday, various academic lawyers from across the UK and abroad signed an open letter to Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, accusing the government of “attacking” mostly immigration lawyers for advising and representing clients – especially those seeking asylum. The open letter expressed solidarity with Ms.

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UK government reveals strategy to cut legal migration

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The UK government recently announced a strategy to cut migration levels in response to increasing demands for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to address net migration figures. Sunak stated that immigration was too high and that he was “taking radical action to bring it down.”

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Pakistan gives warning for ‘illegal immigrants’ to leave the country before November deadline

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Pakistan Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti issued a warning Thursday to “illegal immigrants” living in Pakistan to voluntarily leave the country by November 1 or risk potential arrest and deportation. The announcement alleged that undocumented migrants contribute to smuggling and attacks against the government and the army.

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Japan passes contentious immigration reform bill

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Japan’s recent amendments, passed on Friday, to its immigration law have sparked a heated debate on the treatment of asylum seekers and the deportation of unsuccessful applicants. The revised legislation grants the government the authority to expel individuals who have repeatedly sought refugee status.

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Australia emergency laws for immigrants who can not be deported face challenge

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these changes follow a high court ruling that the indefinite detainment of immigrants who could not be extradited was unlawful. In 2017, he had his visa cancelled on the grounds of a significant imprisonment period, but the Australian Government was found to owe him a duty of protection and therefore could not deport him to China.

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EU dispatch: Latvia immigration law may force thousands of Russian residents who failed language exam to leave

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On Tuesday, September 5, the situation in Latvia regarding the new Latvian Immigration Law took a significant turn. In the lead-up to elections, the Latvian parliament approved an amendment to the Immigration Law that was proposed by the right-wing National Alliance. Oksana Bidnenko is a staff correspondent for JURIST.

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HRW warns new Italy immigration law will have ‘devastating impacts’ on migrants’ rights

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Under the new procedure, Alice Autin, an officer in HRW’s Communications and International Justice Program, emphasized that “access to vital services in first reception centers, such as psychosocial assistance, legal information, and language courses” is removed.