South Africa's deadline for undocumented immigrants is fast approaching, with authorities warning of stricter enforcement measures after June 30. The issue has intensified debates over immigration, border control and labour markets across the country.

South Africa: June 30 ultimatum for undocumented immigrants draws closer

Amid the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-puts-over-6000-immigrants-in-death-file-to-push-self-deportation-8950842">immigration crackdown</a>, US President Donald Trump said that he would launch a "self-deportation" programme, offering money and air tickets to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the US.&nbsp;
In an attempt to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave America, Trump during an interview with Fox Noticias, incentivised 'Leave America', by offering them money in return.&nbsp;
"We're going to give them a stipend. We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them &mdash; if they're good &mdash; if we want them back in, we're going to work with them to get them back in as quickly as we can," the US president said.&nbsp;
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Trump said the plan would also provide a pathway for returning &ldquo;good&rdquo; individuals legally.
This shows Trump's softer stance on illegal immigrants' crackdowns. However, earlier, he had a harder stance on the immigration issue.&nbsp;
<h2>Focus on deporting 'murderers'</h2>
He said that the current focus is on deporting "murderers" and that others in the country without legal status would be encouraged to leave on their own.
However, the details of the proposed plan, including the timelines and implementation, were not specified.&nbsp;
During the interview, a clip was played, showing a Mexican man who entered the US over two decades ago and has children who are American citizens.&nbsp;
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The man showed support for Trump and said that individuals who commit crimes should be sent back to their home countries.&nbsp;
Trump responded to the clip, saying, "I look at this man. I say, this is a guy that we want to keep," and added, "I'll probably take heat for saying it."&nbsp;
When asked if he would be deported or not, Trump said, "I don't think he's in any danger of it."
Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, the US administration has been pushing immigrants to self-deport themselves and were introduced to the CBP Home app, to make the process easier.&nbsp;
The app allows undocumented immigrants to declare their intent to leave the country voluntarily, which could potentially streamline the self-deportation process.&nbsp;
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In an attempt to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave the US, Trump incentivised 'Leave America', by offering them money in return. WORLD

Amid the immigration crackdown, US President Donald Trump said that he would launch a "self-deportation" programme, offering money and air tickets to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the US. In an attempt to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave America, Trump during an interview with Fox Noticias, incentivised 'Leave America', by offering them money in return. "We're going to give them a stipend. We're going to give them some money and a plane ticket, and then we're going to work with them — if they're good — if we want them back in, we're going to work with them to get them back in as quickly as we can," the US president said. Also read: 'Harvard is a JOKE': Trump slams Ivy League for hiring 'birdbrains' and 'Leftist dopes', warns to cut federal funds Trump said the plan would also provide a pathway for returning “good” individuals legally. This shows Trump's softer stance on illegal immigrants' crackdowns. However, earlier, he had a harder stance on the immigration issue. Focus on deporting 'murderers' He said that the current focus is on deporting "murderers" and that others in the country without legal status would be encouraged to leave on their own. However, the details of the proposed plan, including the timelines and implementation, were not specified. During the interview, a clip was played, showing a Mexican man who entered the US over two decades ago and has children who are American citizens. WATCH | US crackdown on Indian immigrants: Indians deported from US narrate ordeal The man showed support for Trump and said that individuals who commit crimes should be sent back to their home countries. Trump responded to the clip, saying, "I look at this man. I say, this is a guy that we want to keep," and added, "I'll probably take heat for saying it." When asked if he would be deported or not, Trump said, "I don't think he's in any danger of it." Amid Trump's immigration crackdown, the US administration has been pushing immigrants to self-deport themselves and were introduced to the CBP Home app, to make the process easier. The app allows undocumented immigrants to declare their intent to leave the country voluntarily, which could potentially streamline the self-deportation process. Also read: 'Treat this like a business': ICE head wants deportations of immigrants to be like 'Amazon Prime, but with human beings'

'Leave US, get money in return': Trump's offer to immigrants opting to self deport, says focus is on deporting 'murderers'

The US President Donald Trump had ordered to exclude&nbsp;illegal immigrants and&nbsp;undocumented migrants from the US census.&nbsp;

The ordered issued by Trump in July has been rejected by a federal court in new York. The move has been rejected after several prosecutors, from different states, challenged Trump's decision.

A bench of three judges of a federal court in New York has now declared that this decision by the government is illegal, and cannot be carried out.

This order by Trump was one of his many tries to stop 'illegal' immigration — a point he stresses upom for the upcoming US elections.

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"We cannot allow the White House’s constant fearmongering and xenophobia to stop us from being counted," New York State Attorney Letitia James said in a statement.

The census counts every person in the country every 10 years, as the basis for determining representation in the 435-seat House of Representatives.

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The Prosecutors fought the decision claiming that if such an order is carried out, several migrants who entered the country legally would also fear detention and not participate in the census.

The court ruled out the decision calling it illegal and a violation of the constitutional mandate to count every person in the country, according to a written ruling.

The court ruling is expected to affect Trump's voter bank in the upcoming US Presidential elections, scheduled for November 03, in which he will be competing against Joe Biden.&nbsp;

The US President Donald Trump had ordered to exclude illegal immigrants and undocumented migrants from the US census. The ordered issued by Trump in July has been rejected by a federal court in new York.

The US President Donald Trump had ordered to exclude illegal immigrants and undocumented migrants from the US census. The ordered issued by Trump in July has been rejected by a federal court in new York. The move has been rejected after several prosecutors, from different states, challenged Trump's decision. A bench of three judges of a federal court in New York has now declared that this decision by the government is illegal, and cannot be carried out. This order by Trump was one of his many tries to stop 'illegal' immigration — a point he stresses upom for the upcoming US elections. Also read| Trump administration considers postponing refugee admissions "We cannot allow the White House’s constant fearmongering and xenophobia to stop us from being counted," New York State Attorney Letitia James said in a statement. The census counts every person in the country every 10 years, as the basis for determining representation in the 435-seat House of Representatives. Also read| 'It's almost criminal': Joe Biden on Trump's response to coronavirus crisis The Prosecutors fought the decision claiming that if such an order is carried out, several migrants who entered the country legally would also fear detention and not participate in the census. The court ruled out the decision calling it illegal and a violation of the constitutional mandate to count every person in the country, according to a written ruling. The court ruling is expected to affect Trump's voter bank in the upcoming US Presidential elections, scheduled for November 03, in which he will be competing against Joe Biden.

Court rejects Trump's order of excluding illegal immigrants from census

Thousands of undocumented immigrants waited in uncertainty on Sunday, fearful of the nationwide raids promised by President Donald Trump, but there were no immediate signs of any <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/starting-fairly-soon-says-trump-on-immigration-raids-233453">large-scale operations</a>.

Even as news media said the raids were underway, Trump added to the divisive debate on migration, suggesting on Twitter that some Democratic Congresswomen should "go back" to their countries of origin.

Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were expected to conduct raids in at least 10 major cities Sunday, with plans to arrest about 2,000 undocumented migrants who entered the United States recently.

The operation appears far more modest than the "millions" Trump had promised would be detained and expelled when he first mentioned the raids last month.

Matthew Albence, ICE's acting director, would not confirm any operational details on Sunday, but defended the need for the raids.

"We are doing targeted enforcement actions against specific individuals who have had their day in immigration court and have been ordered to be removed by an immigration judge," he told "Fox News Sunday."&nbsp;

"We are merely executing those judges' orders."

Activists patrolled the streets of several of major cities to document any arrests and offer assistance to anyone detained.

But while there were scattered reports of possible ICE activity, there were no signs of a large-scale sweep.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he had heard of three ICE raids Saturday, but none resulted in arrests.

In Florida, ICE agents were seen knocking on doors near Miami International Airport and in a nearby migrant farming community, the Los Angeles Times reported, but no arrests were reported.

The Washington Post and Baltimore Sun reported little evidence of any large-scale ICE operations. The Sun said few immigrants were seen around Baltimore on Sunday. &nbsp;

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said authorities in that city had reportedly rented vans for use in raids.

Meanwhile, those likely to be targeted were living in uncertainty.&nbsp;

Adding to their concerns were reports that ICE agents are prepared to scoop up not just those named in removal orders but others whom agents might come upon incidentally, potentially including migrants who have been in the country for years.

'It's traumatising'

Trump said earlier that it was unfair to those seeking to enter the country legally that others simply walk across the border and enjoy the privileges of American life.

Conservative commentators have pressed for tougher action by Trump, pointing out that the Democratic administration of Barack Obama expelled 409,849 people in 2012, compared to the 256,085 expelled under Trump last year.

Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, defended the raids.

"If we don't have interior enforcement we don't have deterrents" to illegal migration, he said on ABC's "This Week."

Local and state officials have called on the federal government to show restraint, and several accused Trump of using the operation for political gain.&nbsp;

"This uncertainty, this fear, is wreaking havoc," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said on CNN. "It's traumatizing people."

On Friday Trump insisted that "most mayors" wanted the raids because "they don't want to have crimes in their cities" -- repeating his frequent but incorrect assertion that migrants are more likely to be criminals than native-born Americans.

De Blasio told CNN on Sunday that the millions of undocumented people in the US are "core to our economy and part of our community" and he accused Trump of using the raids "to foment division."&nbsp;

"What he's doing with our ICE agents is not about securing our borders. It is an electoral effort by President Trump."&nbsp;

Some city officials and pro-migrant groups have sought to educate those who might be targeted about their rights. &nbsp;

If "someone comes to your door," Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms said on CNN, "please don't open the door unless they have a warrant."

'Crime infested places'

Trump drew an angry reaction from Democrats on Sunday by saying on Twitter that unnamed progressive Congresswomen should "go back" to the "totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came."

The assistant House speaker, Democrat Ben Ray Lujan, immediately denounced it as "a racist tweet" against American citizens.

The political parties have been wrangling over the conditions facing migrants in badly overcrowded federal detention centres.&nbsp;

Reporters and lawmakers have described detention centres where people sleep on concrete floors and live in filthy conditions.

US officials have acknowledged the overcrowding but insist they are doing their best to provide decent conditions.

The United States has been struggling with the migration crisis on its southern border, as thousands of people stream into the US, mostly from Central American countries struggling with violence and poverty.&nbsp;

More than 100,000 undocumented people arrived last month -- down 28 per cent from May but still a "full-blown emergency," according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Thousands of undocumented immigrants waited in uncertainty on Sunday, fearful of the nationwide raids promised by President Donald Trump, but there were no immediate signs of any large-scale operations.

Thousands of undocumented immigrants waited in uncertainty on Sunday, fearful of the nationwide raids promised by President Donald Trump, but there were no immediate signs of any large-scale operations. Even as news media said the raids were underway, Trump added to the divisive debate on migration, suggesting on Twitter that some Democratic Congresswomen should "go back" to their countries of origin. Federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were expected to conduct raids in at least 10 major cities Sunday, with plans to arrest about 2,000 undocumented migrants who entered the United States recently. The operation appears far more modest than the "millions" Trump had promised would be detained and expelled when he first mentioned the raids last month. Matthew Albence, ICE's acting director, would not confirm any operational details on Sunday, but defended the need for the raids. "We are doing targeted enforcement actions against specific individuals who have had their day in immigration court and have been ordered to be removed by an immigration judge," he told "Fox News Sunday." "We are merely executing those judges' orders." Activists patrolled the streets of several of major cities to document any arrests and offer assistance to anyone detained. But while there were scattered reports of possible ICE activity, there were no signs of a large-scale sweep. New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said he had heard of three ICE raids Saturday, but none resulted in arrests. In Florida, ICE agents were seen knocking on doors near Miami International Airport and in a nearby migrant farming community, the Los Angeles Times reported, but no arrests were reported. The Washington Post and Baltimore Sun reported little evidence of any large-scale ICE operations. The Sun said few immigrants were seen around Baltimore on Sunday. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution said authorities in that city had reportedly rented vans for use in raids. Meanwhile, those likely to be targeted were living in uncertainty. Adding to their concerns were reports that ICE agents are prepared to scoop up not just those named in removal orders but others whom agents might come upon incidentally, potentially including migrants who have been in the country for years. 'It's traumatising' Trump said earlier that it was unfair to those seeking to enter the country legally that others simply walk across the border and enjoy the privileges of American life. Conservative commentators have pressed for tougher action by Trump, pointing out that the Democratic administration of Barack Obama expelled 409,849 people in 2012, compared to the 256,085 expelled under Trump last year. Ken Cuccinelli, the acting director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services, defended the raids. "If we don't have interior enforcement we don't have deterrents" to illegal migration, he said on ABC's "This Week." Local and state officials have called on the federal government to show restraint, and several accused Trump of using the operation for political gain. "This uncertainty, this fear, is wreaking havoc," Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said on CNN. "It's traumatizing people." On Friday Trump insisted that "most mayors" wanted the raids because "they don't want to have crimes in their cities" -- repeating his frequent but incorrect assertion that migrants are more likely to be criminals than native-born Americans. De Blasio told CNN on Sunday that the millions of undocumented people in the US are "core to our economy and part of our community" and he accused Trump of using the raids "to foment division." "What he's doing with our ICE agents is not about securing our borders. It is an electoral effort by President Trump." Some city officials and pro-migrant groups have sought to educate those who might be targeted about their rights. If "someone comes to your door," Atlanta Mayor Keisha Bottoms said on CNN, "please don't open the door unless they have a warrant." 'Crime infested places' Trump drew an angry reaction from Democrats on Sunday by saying on Twitter that unnamed progressive Congresswomen should "go back" to the "totally broken and crime-infested places from which they came." The assistant House speaker, Democrat Ben Ray Lujan, immediately denounced it as "a racist tweet" against American citizens. The political parties have been wrangling over the conditions facing migrants in badly overcrowded federal detention centres. Reporters and lawmakers have described detention centres where people sleep on concrete floors and live in filthy conditions. US officials have acknowledged the overcrowding but insist they are doing their best to provide decent conditions. The United States has been struggling with the migration crisis on its southern border, as thousands of people stream into the US, mostly from Central American countries struggling with violence and poverty. More than 100,000 undocumented people arrived last month -- down 28 per cent from May but still a "full-blown emergency," according to the Department of Homeland Security.

As migrants wait in fear, no sign of large-scale US raids

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