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BBC NewsSep 18, 2026Sig. 6NewsImmigration Politics Foreign

Police begin operation to move migrants from Ceuta beaches

Spanish police began moving hundreds of migrants from Ceuta's beaches to a tented camp in the port area, with chaotic scenes and reports of shots fired into the air. The operation follows a July influx in which most of the roughly 72,000 who crossed from Morocco have returned, though more than 13,000 remain. The crisis has drawn opposition criticism of PM Pedro Sánchez and created diplomatic tensions with Italy and Morocco.

New York PostSep 17, 2026Sig. 7NewsImmigration Other

US fertility rate plummets by a quarter in less than 20 years — and 25% of births are now to immigrant women

A Congressional Budget Office report shows U.S. fertility fell from 2.12 births per woman in 2007 to a projected 1.58 in 2025, with foreign-born mothers accounting for roughly a quarter of births. The article notes both immigrant and U.S.-born fertility rates are below replacement and that population growth will slow and may shrink without immigration.

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CBS NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 4NewsImmigration Politics Elections

GOP Rep. Maria Salazar says some of Trump's immigration enforcement efforts have "gone too far"

Republican Rep. Maria Salazar criticized President Trump's immigration enforcement in a new campaign ad, saying some efforts have "gone too far." The item describes it as a rare GOP rebuke and notes political analysis of the development.

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Fox NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsImmigration Elections Politics

'Gone too far:' GOP candidate runs to Trump’s left on signature issue in deep red district

Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a Miami Republican, released a campaign ad saying President Trump's immigration enforcement has gone too far and that Hispanic voters who backed him feel betrayed. The article reports her break with Trump on immigration ahead of the midterms and her call for immigration reform.

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CBS NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 5NewsImmigration Politics

Tiny English village votes overwhelmingly to leave U.K. in protest of nearby asylum seeker housing

Residents of Piddington, a village of about 350, voted 285-26 in a symbolic referendum to leave the U.K. in protest of plans to house roughly 1,250 male asylum seekers at a military site nearby. The vote had no legal force but drew 92% turnout.

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The HillSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsForeign Immigration Conflict

Trump administration denies visas for Palestinian delegation to attend UN General Assembly for second year

The State Department denied visas to the PLO and Palestinian Authority delegation for the UN General Assembly for a second year, citing noncompliance with U.S. laws. Palestinian officials rejected the claims and urged reconsideration, while the article notes prior visa revocations, Gaza casualties and ceasefire context.

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BBC NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsCrime Law Immigration

Man, 29, jailed for raping two 14-year-old girls

A 29-year-old Afghan man, Sultani Bakatash, was jailed for 14 years after being convicted of raping and sexually assaulting two 14-year-old girls in Bolton. The court heard he encouraged the girls to drink alcohol at his flat until they were intoxicated, and the judge said deportation was possible but uncertain because of his work with the British Army in Afghanistan.

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AxiosSep 17, 2026Sig. 4NewsImmigration Politics

White House pulls ICE nominee who drew MAGA pushback

The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer's stalled nomination to lead ICE. Schroyer's limited immigration experience had reportedly created tension among DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, border czar Tom Homan, and other MAGA figures. The White House gave no reason for the withdrawal.

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CBS NewsSep 17, 2026Sig. 5NewsImmigration Politics

White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer

The White House withdrew President Trump's nomination of Richard Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement after his nomination failed to advance in the Senate. Republican Sen. Rand Paul had stalled the nomination while seeking details about investigations into agent-involved shootings in Minnesota. ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since 2017.

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Washington PostSep 17, 2026Sig. 2NewsEducation Law Immigration

How much do you know about the Constitution? Take our quiz.

A quiz invites readers to test their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, using questions based on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services study materials. It notes that a revised civics test for naturalization applicants introduced last year is considered more challenging by many.

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Washington ExaminerSep 17, 2026Sig. 5NewsImmigration Law Crime

ICE officer accused of shooting man arrested in Minnesota

Minnesota authorities arrested ICE agent Christian Castro on charges tied to the nonfatal shooting of Venezuelan national Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during a January federal immigration operation. The arrest escalates a legal dispute between Minnesota and Texas over his extradition after a federal judge freed Castro from Texas jail.

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The HillSep 17, 2026Sig. 6NewsImmigration Law Crime

ICE officer wanted on assault charges arrested in Minneapolis

ICE officer Christian Castro was arrested in Minneapolis on an outstanding warrant tied to assault charges from a January shooting of a Venezuelan migrant during Operation Metro Surge. He faces state charges including second-degree assault and false reporting, plus a federal indictment for allegedly making false statements to investigators. The report notes DHS initially called the shooting a defensive action but later cited untruthful statements after reviewing video evidence.

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