U.S. authorities denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, citing unspecified “vetting concerns.” The decision has drawn criticism from Somali sports officials and civil rights advocates amid broader scrutiny of U.S. travel restrictions affecting the tournament.
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A federal judge blocked Trump administration policies that halted decisions on asylum, green cards, work permits and citizenship for many immigrants from 39 travel-ban countries. The judge said USCIS acted unlawfully and left applicants in “indeterminate legal limbo.”
The Trump administration requires most immigrants on temporary visas to leave the U.S. to apply for green cards, reversing a long-standing practice and affecting hundreds of thousands of applicants. Critics warn the policy could separate families and disrupt lives.
Kanye West is banned from entering the U.K., prompting cancellation of the Wireless Festival where he was set to headline. The move follows backlash over his antisemitic remarks and actions.
UK Bars Political Commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker Over Israel Criticism
US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say the UK has barred them from entry, citing their criticism of Israel. British officials described their presence as "not conducive to the public good." Both were scheduled to speak at SXSW London and Oxford University.