Leading Conservative MP Robert Jenrick has pledged sweeping reforms to Britain’s judiciary, accusing dozens of immigration judges of having ties to pro-migration and open borders organizations. The pledge comes amid mounting frustration from the British public over repeated judicial interventions blocking government deportations of illegal migrants and foreign criminals.
Pope Francis, known for his advocacy of open borders, criticized former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling plans to deport individuals unlawfully in the United States “a disgrace.” The Pope’s remarks reflect his broader stance urging Western nations to welcome migrants, a position that has often clashed with conservative immigration policies.
The so-called “People’s March” held in Washington, D.C., ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, attempted to unite a wide array of liberal, progressive, and socialist groups in a display of opposition to Trump’s policies.
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday placed the blame for the deadly New Year’s Day attacks squarely on outgoing President Joe Biden’s “open borders” policy, tying it to the rise of “radical Islamic terrorism” in America.
Contrasting views on U.S. immigration policy came into sharp focus on Tuesday during separate congressional hearings addressing the incoming Trump administration’s stance on deportations and border security.
Migrants enticed by lax border policies under President Joe Biden now find themselves stranded in dangerous conditions, unable to enter the U.S. and too burdened to return home. Promises of open borders have left millions in limbo as tighter policies take hold following the 2024 election.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to implement sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China as part of his strategy to address illegal immigration and the flow of drugs into the United States.