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Somali referee dropped from World Cup after being refused entry to US

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been ruled out of officiating at the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry to the United States, FIFA said Monday, in a decision that prevents him from becoming the first Somali official to referee at the tournament.

France 24

World Cup 2026: African referee denied entry into the United States by border control

US Customs and Border Protection confirmed that a Somali national who was planning to referee in the World Cup had been denied entry

The Independent UK

'Phone completely inactive, haven't heard...': US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport, held by CBP, family left without contact for days

A B1/B2 visa holder was denied entry at LAX and has been held by CBP for days, with family unable to contact him. Reports suggest a possible visa violation due to alleged informal work during a previous extended stay. This incident highlights the uncertainties of US immigration detention and entry…

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Trump team is fighting court order to return all $166 billion collected in tariffs: report

The Trump administration must return billions of dollars that importers paid under his sweeping tariff policy after the Supreme Court knocked down some of the duties

The Independent UK

US visa holder denied entry at Los Angeles airport after previous visit, held in CBP custody; family unable to contact him

A social media post about a foreign traveller being denied entry to US at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has stirred a row about visa rules and the powers of US border officials.

The Times of India

CBP Agents Violently Arrested This Chicago Woman. Now She's Seeking $10 Million in Damages.

Debbie Brockman, a U.S. citizen, was held in federal custody for seven hours and released with no charges after her arrest by immigration agents last October.

Reason

US govt appeals judge's order for tariff refunds

The Trump administration is appealing a court order for refunds of global tariffs. These tariffs were previously invalidated by the Supreme Court. The refunds could amount to 166 billion dollars. US Customs and Border Protection has started processing some repayments. This appeal may affect the ongoing refund process. President Trump…

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Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

Businesses big and small have started receiving refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly imposed some tariffs on imported goods

AAP

‘Naive or dumb’: Markwayne Mullin slammed over plan to pull customs agents from airports in sanctuary cities

Homeland Security secretary warned proposal would cause travel chaos for Americans of all political persuasions

The Independent UK

After issuing more than $20 billion in tariff refunds, the Trump administration is now pursuing legal action to bring the process to a standstill

The Justice Department said in a court filing it would appeal a federal judge’s order allowing all importers—not just those who sued the administration—to seek out refunds.

Fortune

Trump plans to appeal order on US tariff refunds

US President Donald Trump's administration says it intended to appeal a judge's order that allows all companies that paid invalidated tariffs to seek refunds.

AAP

Trump moves to block wider tariff refunds, appeals order covering all importers

In a landmark Supreme Court ruling, businesses are cashing in on refunds for import tariffs. Yet, the Trump administration intends to challenge the ruling that mandates refunds for all firms, a move that may hinder the momentum. To date, billions have been returned to companies, and the total could rise.

The Economic Times

Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds

Businesses big and small have started receiving refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump improperly imposed some tariffs on imported goods

AAP

Markwayne Mullin's Less 'Flashy' DHS Is Using the Same Thuggish Tactics

Mullin's latest idea is to stop processing international arrivals at airports in sanctuary cities.

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Trump Administration Sues Massachusetts Over Refusal to Issue 'Confidential' Plates for ICE and CBP Vehicles

The Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, accusing the state of illegally refusing to issue confidential license plates for vehicles used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection agents.

International Business Times UK

Trump Airport Crackdown Sparks Fears of Immigration Chaos in NYC, LA and Chicago

Explore the potential impact of the Trump administration's proposed immigration policy changes at major US airports in sanctuary cities, and how it could affect global travel, commerce, and immigration enforcement.

The Independent UK

Report on how much of Trump tariffs have been refunded was overstated - by $10 billion

US officials blamed ‘an inadvertent error’ for the inflated refund figure

Salon

Border wall contracts face scrutiny

Lawsuit says admin gave contracts to just 2 firms — one of which faced legal issues and claims of shoddy work

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The Independent UK

Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand.

Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition

The Texas Tribune

The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.

The Guardian - US

Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak

Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions

The Independent UK

Flight forced to divert after US denies entry to Congolese passenger over Ebola fears

The US has placed restrictions on entry for those who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

Reason

It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too

An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American.

The Independent UK

CBP warns Memorial Day travelers against bringing banned items to US border crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers of expected delays at the Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie land border crossings during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. To minimize processing times, the agency urges travelers to ensure they have all necessary documents, declare all goods including alcohol…

RideApart

Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park

The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded.

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