undocumented migrants
Coverage of undocumented migrants in the Nexus archive.
- US Supreme Court blocks White House move, upholds birthright citizenship of children of undocumented migrants
The US Supreme Court blocked a White House initiative and upheld birthright citizenship for children of undocumented migrants. A demonstration in support of birthright citizenship took place in front of the Supreme Court in Washington on May 15, 2025.
- Border Patrol makes huge bust of illegals hiding in plain sight
Border Patrol agents in the El Centro Sector intercepted a Chevy Tahoe carrying seven undocumented migrants in Westmorland. The incident highlights a recent bust where individuals were found hiding in plain sight.
- Anti-Immigrant Marches Held Across South Africa
Anti-immigrant marches were held across South Africa. Demonstrators demanded that undocumented migrants self-deport by Tuesday or face consequences.
- More than 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation
Over one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status through a government regularisation scheme, which was initially expected to benefit around 500,000 people, mostly from Latin America. The scheme, launched in April, defied a European crackdown on irregular immigration and closed submissions on Tuesday.
- South Africa on edge with anti-migrant protests underway
Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, leading to protests across the country. Authorities report that little violence has occurred so far.
- Spain: More than one million undocumented migrants apply for amnesty scheme
Over one million undocumented migrants in Spain have applied for legal status under a regularization scheme launched in April, with the application window closing Tuesday.
- 'I resisted xenophobic pressure in the past. But now, we have to leave': In South Africa, a violent campaign against foreigners
Undocumented migrants in South Africa are preparing to leave the country amid a violent campaign against foreigners. The article highlights a specific instance at the former 'Drive-In' in Durban on June 29, 2026, where such departures are occurring.
- Spain sees 1.3MILLION applications from undocumented migrants - more than DOUBLE the number anticipated - after socialist PM threw the doors open in largest scheme of its kind in European history
Spain received 1.3 million applications from undocumented migrants, exceeding expectations by more than double, after the socialist PM initiated the largest migration scheme in European history.
- Africa: The World is Watching, UN Says of South Africa's Protests
The UN is closely monitoring South Africa's planned protests against undocumented migrants, and Amnesty International accuses March and March of encouraging unlawful 'citizen's arrests' of suspected migrants.
- South Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Anti-immigrant groups in South Africa have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with planned protests nationwide. Security forces have been deployed to address the situation.
- Fear grows in Johannesburg market as anti-migrant ‘deadline’ looms
Fear is rising in Johannesburg's market due to an unofficial June 30 deadline set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
- South Africa: Could the NHI Fuel Anti-Immigrant Sentiment?
Anti-immigrant protests in South Africa are intensifying as a clause in the NHI Act could deny HIV treatment to refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi claims this would aid the fight against HIV, but the court's potential approval of the Act raises questions about possible changes.
- Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms
Spanish NGOs are urging undocumented migrants to apply for a special regularisation process set to end on Tuesday. The initiative has attracted around a million applicants in just a few weeks.
- South Africa braces for wave of anti-migrant violence
South Africa is preparing for potential anti-migrant violence after an anti-immigrant group set a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, leading to three deaths and attacks on migrants. Police and businesses are collaborating to maintain stability, while other African nations assist in repatriating citizens.
- 'I just want to know if he's still alive': The long ordeal of families searching for loved ones lost at sea
Abdoulaye Diallo displays a photo of his missing son in Conakry, Guinea. Thousands of young undocumented migrants have vanished along migration routes, leaving families in distress.
- South Africa’s Migrants Panic Over a Fake ‘June 30’ Deadline
A viral notice falsely claiming undocumented migrants must leave South Africa by June 30 has caused real panic, despite the government denying its authenticity. The notice was debunked by the government, but the resulting anxiety among migrants remains significant.
- South Africa: South African Anti-Migrant Groups Defend Planned 'Liberation March'
A coalition of South African organizations opposing undocumented migrants has defended plans for nationwide peaceful demonstrations on 30 June, despite rising tensions and recent deadly unrest. The groups insist the 'Liberation March' will remain non-violent.
- Appeals court allows Trump administration expanded use of speedy deportations
A federal appeals court permitted the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations across the United States, not limited to border areas. The decision allows nationwide implementation of this policy.
- Federal appeals court allows the Trump administration to resume expanded use of speedy deportations
A federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to resume expanded use of expedited removal for undocumented migrants nationwide, overturning a lower court's block. The 3-judge panel, with two Trump appointees and one Obama appointee, ruled the plaintiffs did not prove the process denied due process. The ACLU criticized the decision as undermining fair deportation procedures.
- South Africa: SAPS On Standby As Anti-Immigrant Marches Draw Tiny Crowds in Cape Town
South African Police Service (SAPS) is on standby as anti-immigrant marches with small crowds occur in Cape Town, driven by concerns over jobs and crime. The protests reflect growing tensions ahead of a 30 June deadline.
- South Africa to start charging Nigeria, others for deportation of their nationals
South Africa will begin charging foreign governments for the cost of deporting their citizens who violate immigration laws. The move comes amid intensified crackdowns on undocumented migrants and rising anti-immigration tensions.
- India’s Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis, deepening religious tensions
India’s Bengal is pushing out Muslim Bangladeshis, sending hundreds to the border and detaining others as part of a crackdown on undocumented migrants. The actions are deepening religious tensions.
- Ramaphosa vows migrant crackdown amid rising xenophobia
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to crack down on undocumented migrants and increase labor inspections to address xenophobic violence in South Africa. His government sent envoys to repair diplomatic ties after attacks on foreigners prompted evacuations from Ghana, Nigeria, and Malawi, while political groups exploit anti-immigrant sentiment ahead of local elections.
- Hundreds protest in Libya outside UN agency against undocumented migrants
Hundreds of protesters in Libya accused a UN agency of settling undocumented migrants in the country, a claim the agency denies. The demonstration occurred outside the UN's offices, highlighting tensions over migration policies.
- EU accused of creating ICE-style immigration enforcement system
The EU has agreed to a new regulation allowing national authorities to raid homes to enforce deportation orders of undocumented migrants, a policy critics argue mirrors the Trump administration's immigration enforcement methods. The law is part of an overhauled EU asylum and migration system aimed at improving migration management through increased deportations.
- EU adopts drastic expulsion rules for undocumented migrants, including 'return platforms'
The EU has adopted strict expulsion rules for undocumented migrants, including the use of 'return platforms'. An example of this policy in action occurred during the dismantling of a camp near the Stalingrad metro station in Paris.
- Mexico's secret cooperation with the US on deportations exposed in new report
A new report reveals Mexico's secret cooperation with the US on deportations, exemplified by ICE agents deporting undocumented migrants through the McAllen–Hidalgo–Reynosa International Bridge in Texas on March 13, 2026.
- Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants
India is intensifying its crackdown on undocumented migrants, leading hundreds to flee the country. The enforcement of stricter immigration policies has resulted in mass departures as authorities target individuals without proper documentation.
- The picture that shows the folly of Spain's socialist experiment to grant amnesty to 500,000 illegal migrants - at least: IAN GALLAGHER
Spain's socialist government implemented an amnesty program granting legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants, which is criticized as a policy misstep by commentator IAN GALLAGHER.
- The picture that shows the folly of Spain's socialist experiment to grant amnesty to 500,000 illegal migrants - at least: IAN GALLAGHER
Spain's socialist government granted amnesty to 500,000 undocumented migrants, a policy criticized as a failed experiment. The article argues the move highlights the consequences of lenient immigration policies.
- Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
Spain's new undocumented migrant amnesty program has drawn large crowds of applicants, but faces strong opposition from political opponents of the prime minister.
- Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty draws big lines, and a big backlash
Spain's new undocumented migrant amnesty program has drawn thousands of applicants, but faces political opposition from the prime minister's opponents who vow to challenge the policy.
- Spain throws open its doors to undocumented migrants: Huge queues continue to form after socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 people
Spain's socialist government has granted citizenship to 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to long queues at border checkpoints. The policy aims to regularize the status of migrants, but has raised questions about implementation and resource allocation.
- Spain throws open its doors to undocumented migrants: Huge queues continue to form after socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 people
Spain's socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to large queues as people seek to access the new policy.
- Spain throws open its doors to undocumented migrants: Huge queues continue to form after socialist government granted citizenship to 500,000 people
Spain's socialist government has granted citizenship to 500,000 undocumented migrants, leading to large queues as the policy takes effect. The move aims to regularize the status of migrants in the country.