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Civil rights groups Wednesday urged a Florida federal court to grant attorneys access to detainees located at an Everglades-based immigrant detention center in a proposed class action complaint, saying people confined at the facility aren't able to petition for their release.

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Exercise increased caution in Albania due to crime.

Country Summary: Law enforcement’s ability to protect and assist travelers is limited in some areas, especially in remote regions. There has been targeted violence associated with illicit drug networks and organized crime countrywide. Travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and the extent of police and emergency services in their area.

Read the country information page for additional information to Albania.

If you decide to travel to Albania:

• 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 X/Twitter.


• Review the Country Security Report for Albania.


• 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.

The Trump administration has until Thursday to disclose the administrative record behind the travel ban, which a D.C. federal judge said is necessary to weigh a bid by diversity visa lottery winners to halt what they deem an unlawful "no-visa policy."

A California federal judge overseeing a bench trial over the state's claims that President Donald Trump unlawfully deployed troops there told a U.S. Justice Department lawyer Wednesday that he was troubled by the seeming lack of limits on the use of the soldiers once they're in place.

A deeply divided Ninth Circuit on Wednesday denied private detention operator GEO Group's request to review the appellate court's decision upholding $23 million in judgments against the company over its failure to pay detainees minimum wage for work behind bars.

A divided D.C. Circuit on Wednesday lifted an injunction requiring the Trump administration to release funding for foreign aid work done before Feb. 13, with a dissenting judge saying the decision lets the administration sidestep judicial review of unconstitutional actions.

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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.    

A Washington federal judge temporarily blocked restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, such as an anti-gender ideology restriction, on access to more than $12 billion worth of federal grants, ruling in part that the federal government exceeded its authority.