The First Circuit ruled Friday that the Trump administration can go ahead with terminating temporary removal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan immigrants, saying the government's termination wasn't so "insufficiently reasoned."
Updated to reflect change to Travel Advisory Level 3.
Reconsider travel to New Caledonia due to civil unrest and crime.
U.S. citizens should reconsider travel to New Caledonia or consider departing by commercial or other privately available transportation options, in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges following riots related to electoral reform in May 2024. The French Government has taken and/or could take additional measures, including declaring a state of emergency, curfews, restrictions on freedom of movement, ID verification, and increased security inspections. Follow any state of emergency measures imposed in your province.
Protests, demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and have turned violent. During civil unrest, commercial transportation may become unavailable without warning for U.S. citizens wishing to depart New Caledonia. The U.S. government is extremely limited in its ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in New Caledonia – assistance on site is available only from local authorities.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to New Caledonia.
If you decide to travel to New Caledonia:
- Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
- Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks.
- Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Formulate departure plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter/X.
- Review the Country Security Report for New Caledonia.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
Updated after periodic review with minor edits. Last updated June 18, 2024.
Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime.
Advisory Summary: Violent crime is a concern in the Dominican Republic despite more police presence in areas often visited by tourists. Do not display wealth and be wary of meeting individuals from online in secluded locations.
If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic, note that violent crime is a concern throughout the country affecting all residents regardless of nationality, including:
- Robbery
- Homicide
- Sexual assault
Resources available to tourists:
- 911 emergency response system
- Professional tourist police force (POLITUR)
- Private security personnel in resorts
Safety tips:
- Pay attention to your surroundings.
- Do not carry or wear valuable items that will attract attention.
- Be vigilant about where your phone is and avoid using it openly on the street.
- If robbed, hand over your personal belongings without resisting.
- Travel with a partner or group if possible.
- Do not leave food or drinks unattended.
Criminals are rarely caught and prosecuted.
U.S. citizens should always exercise caution when traveling abroad. Use these general tips to stay safe:
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
- Review the Country Security Report for the Dominican Republic.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
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The Ninth Circuit ordered the federal government to reinstate cooperative agreements with refugee resettlement agencies on Friday, saying President Donald Trump likely acted lawfully when suspending U.S. refugee admissions in January, but his administration must still provide legally mandated services to those who have already arrived.
A steady stream of Board of Immigration Appeals decisions and Executive Office for Immigration Review memos, capped by recent guidance on handling constitutional claims, shows a Trump administration reining in immigration judges overseeing removal cases.
A New York federal judge on Friday ruled that immigration judges in Manhattan and the Bronx cannot, for now, summarily grant the government's oral motions to dismiss removal cases pursuant to a challenged policy, but refused to suspend immigration courthouse arrests.
The government urged a California federal judge on Thursday to reject Los Angeles' bid to dismiss its lawsuit over the city's immigration sanctuary ordinance, claiming the law discriminates against immigration agents, is preempted by federal law and is not protected by the 10th Amendment.
The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing government agencies to expressly use race in furthering their immigration enforcement goals, while prohibiting the use of race as even one of the factors to consider in college admissions. Some legal scholars see a double standard.