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Marshallese deported by ICE ‘having the hardest time’

MAJURO, 10 FEBRUARY 2026 (RNZ PACIFIC) — People deported to the Marshall Islands from the United States face a tough road to survival, experiencing difficulties being accepted by locals and often lacking the basics of life. Marshallese are one of the main groups of Pacific peoples caught up in the immigration crackdown in the US. […]

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U.S visa crackdown leaves Pacific families in limbo, experts warn

WELLINGTON, 22 JNAUARY 2026 (PMN) — Pacific political analyst Tess Newton-Cain says new United States visa bonds and travel restrictions risk reshaping how Pacific people move, migrate, and maintain family ties. She warns the policies could have long-term consequences across the region. In an interview with Pacific Mornings host William Terite, Newton-Cain says the measures […]

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