Digest archive
Search every story
Law
Lawyers use habeas petitions to secure migrant children’s release from US custody
Original report:
A Guardian report published on 1 November 2026 describes attorneys challenging prolonged federal custody of unaccompanied migrant children. Researchers found releases in 98% of identified cases with clear outcomes, as legal organisations expanded free representation through the Children’s Due Process Project.
Politics
Burnham backs tougher settlement plans with exceptions for care workers
Original report:
Andy Burnham is supporting Shabana Mahmood’s tougher immigration plans while arguing for earlier settlement for migrants making valued contributions. Guardian analysis describes a political balancing act, with care-worker exemptions alongside longer waits and retrospective changes for other migrants.
Politics
UN refugee agency challenges UK plan for settlement waits of up to 30 years
Original report:
UNHCR has warned that proposed UK settlement rules could undermine refugees’ security and integration. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood retained waits of up to 30 years for people arriving irregularly, while easing requirements for care workers.
India
Ranji Smile’s Short-Lived Restaurant Marks an Early Chapter in America’s Indian Dining
Original report: date unavailable
A BBC historical account revisits Ranji Smile, the chef who opened what was almost certainly America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901. His New York venture lasted less than a year, while his celebrity unravelled amid invented royal identities and legal troubles.