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Genetic tests for UK asylum seekers draw criticism
LONDON - Britain is using genetic tests on some African asylum seekers in an effort to catch those who are lying about their nationality, drawing criticism from scientists and provoking outrage from rights groups.
Nations:U.K. Pakistan Kenya Afghanistan Uganda Ethiopia People:Gordon Brown Source:(AP)
2009-11-06
Immigrants face detentions, few rights
America's detention system for immigrants has mushroomed in the last decade, a costly building boom that was supposed to sweep up criminals and ensure that undocumented immigrants were quickly shown the door.
Nations:U.S. Canada Sierra Leone
2009-03-15
Iowa town spotlights US immigration debate
WASHINGTON (AFP) - They came to Postville, Iowa hoping for a better future. But a major immigration raid on the biggest local employer devastated the town and dashed the dreams of workers who traveled to the rural midwest state from as far away as Palau.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:2006 U.S. Immigration Row Source:(AFP)
2009-03-02
Swiss vote yes to free movement of labour with EU
GENEVA (AFP) - Swiss voters agreed Sunday to prolong free movement of labour with the European Union, extending the policy to workers from EU newcomers Bulgaria and Romania, referendum results showed.
Nations:Switzerland Bulgaria Romania Source:(AFP)
2009-02-08
Obama to review rule limiting immigration arrests
WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security Department still is requiring high-level approval before federal immigration agents can arrest fugitives, a rule quietly imposed by the Bush administration days before the election of Barack Obama, whose aunt has been living in the United States illegally.
Nations:U.S. Kenya People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-01-26
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