India Investigates Transnational Illegal Immigration Network

India's Enforcement Directorate is investigating a transnational network that has facilitated illegal immigration to the US through fraudulent college admissions in Canada, with over 8,500 transactions under scrutiny and nearly Rs 92 lakh in assets seized. The crackdown follows the deportation of 104 Indians by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), part of a broader issue where since 2009, more than 15,000 illegal immigrants have been sent back to India. In the US, immigrant rights advocates are advising individuals on how to handle encounters with ICE, emphasizing the right to remain silent and the importance of not inadvertently providing probable cause for arrest. Students at Stanford University are actively participating in efforts to assist detained immigrants through a hotline, reflecting the growing engagement of youth in immigration issues. Meanwhile, protests against immigration policies continue, with students from Cesar E. Chavez Learning Academy demonstrating against the Trump administration's stance. These developments highlight the ongoing complexities and challenges surrounding immigration enforcement and support systems.