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Politics / 1 day ago
Deaths in ICE custody: What the record shows
Deaths inside US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities are often debated in political terms, yet across administrations, people have continued to die while in government custody, raising persistent questions about medical care, oversight, and the use of detention itself. Deaths inside US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities are often debated in political terms, yet across administrations, people have continued to die while in government custody, raising persistent questions about medical care, oversight, and the use of detention itself. According to ICE’s data, 56 people died in ICE custody between 2009 and 2017, during the Obama administration. From 2017 to 2020, under the first Trump administration, the number was 52. Between 2021 and 2024, during the Biden administration, ICE reported 26 deaths.
Politics / 1 week ago
Who is affected by Trump's suspension of immigrant visas?
The Trump administration has announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visas affecting citizens from 75 countries, marking one of the broadest immigration crackdowns of its tenure. The Trump administration has announced a sweeping suspension of immigrant visas affecting citizens from 75 countries, marking one of the broadest immigration crackdowns of its tenure. The decision, outlined in a recent policy update, has immediate implications for families, workers, and migrants across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Latin America.
Environment / 40 weeks ago
Top 10 countries hosting the largest Indian communities
In an era defined by migration, innovation, and cultural exchange, the Indian diaspora stands as one of the most influential and widespread in the world. A data visualisation from The World in Maps based on data from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (2024) reveals the top 10 countries where Indian communities have taken root, and the numbers aren’t just impressive; they tell a deeper story of ambition, resilience, and transnational impact.
