When I was 12, I took a 10-day vacation with my mom and sister, leaving Europe for the first time. It has been over a decade, and I have yet to return home. I was born and raised in St.Petersburg, Russia. 12 years ago, I fled to Canada as a refugee because of racial attacks, ongoing discrimination, and the fear of persecution. My mother is Russian Jewish and my father is Afghan.Over the years, we have lived through endless abuse from white supremacist groups, the police, and the mafia. My parents tried to s ...

White South Africans divided on US refugee offer https://t.co/F9ZtAX9d7k ...

New developments in the investigation into Wednesday's deadly ambush of two National Guard members who were on patrol near the White House. Specialist Sarah Beckram and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf were both shot in the attack, which officials are now calling a targeted shooting. Beckram died Thursday night from her injuries, and Wolf remains in critical condition.Beckram's death prompted Janine Piro, the US attorney for DC, to announce upgraded charges of first-degree murder against the suspect. and she adde ...

The Trump administration is moving to reinterview certain refugees who were admitted to the US during the Biden administration https://t.co/KdjyXcKq7R ...

Political Ideology & Race - The document suggests the existence of a "white supremacy" agenda related to refugee qualification [1] - It alleges a race-based policy favoring white Africaners for refugee status [1] Refugee Definition & Agenda - The document claims that certain individuals do not meet the Geneva Convention's definition of a refugee, specifically those leaving without persecution and traveling commercially [2] - It accuses an unspecified entity of "fear mongering" through refugee policies [2]

A little-known organization linked to Israel has flown nearly 400 people out of Gaza on three flights, two of them to South Africa https://t.co/iMVTYKpWVu ...

Refugee thanks UK for giving family sanctuary https://t.co/keKtiVngfC ...

Trafficked, detained or dead? Syrian refugee searches for missing children https://t.co/Y5qtE3HFJd ...

Social Issues - A refugee states that national flags do not intimidate him [1]

Immigration Policy & Legal Challenges - The Trump administration's attempt to deport Kilmore Arbrego Garcia to Uganda was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, pending a hearing on his opportunity to challenge the removal [1] - The administration's actions are viewed as potentially violating due process, especially after Garcia agreed to go to Costa Rica with full legal status and protection [1] - Concerns are raised that the government is using Garcia's case to set an example and scare immigrants, potentially leading to the wrongful deportation of US citizens [2] - The government must prove that Garcia will not be persecuted or imprisoned in Uganda, or sent back to El Salvador [1] Societal Impact & Political Concerns - The case highlights concerns about the federal government potentially transforming the justice system to serve its bidding, raising questions about due process for all [1] - There is a perceived reticence from both political parties to defend immigrants, with fears that President Trump is weaponizing the issue of immigration [3] - Garcia's situation is seen as a warning that what happened to him could happen to anyone, with concerns about people disappearing and not being heard from again [3]