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3,000 Lankans facing possible deportation in US

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3 months ago

January 31, 2025

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Approximately 3,000 Sri Lankan nations are facing possible deportation as part of the crackdown by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations.

An official document posted by Fox News reports that as of November 24, 2024, there are 1,445,549 noncitizens on ICE’s non-detained docket with final orders of removal.

There are 3,065 Sri Lankan nationals among them.

The data emerges as the Trump administration, which took office this month, has initiated an aggressive immigration enforcement campaign.

Recent operations have already led to approximately 3,500 arrests of unauthorized immigrants across the United States, according to ICE statistics.

For context, Mexico tops the list with 252,044 individuals facing deportation orders, followed by El Salvador (203,822), Honduras (261,651), and Nicaragua (45,995). The total number of non-citizens with final removal orders stands at 1,445,549 as of November 24, 2024.

The ICE document also outlines several factors that can complicate deportations.

These include cases where individuals pursue asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the Convention Against Torture.

Additionally, the cooperation level of origin countries plays a crucial role in the removal process.

Countries’ cooperation is evaluated based on their willingness to confirm citizenship, conduct interviews, issue travel documents, and accept returns via commercial or charter flights.

The data release comes as part of ICE’s response to inquiries about individuals on the non-detained docket with final removal orders, providing a comprehensive breakdown by nationality and explaining the challenges in executing these orders.(News1st)

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Special security measures implemented for Easter

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3 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has announced that steps have been taken to implement a special security program in view of the upcoming Easter celebrations.

As Easter services are scheduled to be held on April 18 and April 20, 2025, special police security will be deployed to ensure the safety of devotees on those dates.

Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued instructions to all Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police (Senior DIGs) in charge of all provinces, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) in this regard.

Accordingly, the Acting IGP has further instructed officers to identify churches expected to attract large crowds as well churches where major religious services are held, to ensure security in and around those locations.

The Police, Special Task Force (STF), and tri-forces personnel are to be deployed to ensure security during the Easter celebrations.

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Hot weather to continue

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3 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western, Western, Southern and Eastern provinces and in Rathnapura and Monaragala districts.

The heat index – the temperature felt by the human body — is expected to rise to the ‘Caution Level’ in several areas tomorrow (April 18), according to the Department of Meteorology.

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5 including a police officer, arrested with Rs. 30 Mn.

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3 hours ago

April 17, 2025

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Sri Lanka Police has arrested five individuals, including a constable from the Western Province Intelligence Division, in Dondra Head.

The arrests were made early this morning, and the suspects were found in possession of approximately Rs. 30 million.

According to the police, the Special Task Force (STF) acted on a tip-off and conducted a search of a vehicle, leading to the arrests.

The five individuals, including the police constable, were taken into custody by the STF.

Investigations are currently being conducted under the supervision of the Police Narcotics Bureau to determine the source and intended use of the large sum of money.

(News1st)

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