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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US court ruling to end 'parole' a setback for future asylum seekers
New Delhi: The US Supreme Court's decision to end the CHNV humanitarian parole program , potentially returning 532,000 people to their home countries, could have far-reaching repercussions, not just for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, but for future asylum and parole efforts including those for Indians, immigration attorneys warn. The acronym CHNV refers to Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. It's used in the context of a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) parole program that has been terminated. Immigration attorneys point to the ruling as a harbinger of a more aggressive immigration rollback . 'We can immediately expect this ruling to be cited by the Trump administration in litigation for every baseless, improvident, and even unlawful immigrant protection program termination going forward,' said Brian Murray, senior partner of Murray Osorio. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nvidia's AI Growth Story Deepens Seeking Alpha Read More Undo Experts said even asylum seekers who cite political, social, economic and religious persecution in their home countries as a pretext to gain quicker residency and citizenship could feel the strain. This includes Indian nationals, whose numbers, according to the latest Annual Asylees Annual Flow Report of the Department of Homeland Security, rose 855% from 4,330 in FY21 to 41,330 in FY23. (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) 'Even Indian and South Asian asylum seekers, though not direct beneficiaries of parole in large numbers, are indirectly affected,' said Tushar Kumar , advocate at the Supreme Court of India. 'Many of them are held at the southern US border or released on limited humanitarian grounds pending adjudication. Should the current precedent be extended, they may face longer detentions, reduced access to discretionary relief, and a heightened evidentiary burden to establish grounds for asylum, constricting access to justice.' Live Events Deepak Ahluwalia, managing partner of Singh Ahluwalia, warns that entire populations depending on mass parole may now be forced to navigate slower, more restricted immigration pathways. 'Populations relying on mass parole programs and potentially vulnerable Indian or South Asian nationals fleeing political or religious persecution could face barriers to entry. The current administration is ripping each fabric of our immigration policy—little by little.' The court's decision allows the federal government to dismantle the CHNV program, which had enabled thousands of migrants to live and work legally in the US. Experts say a powerful precedent, one enabling administrations to end group-based parole programs wholesale, has now been set. 'Future administrations might feel they have the authority to change or completely cancel humanitarian parole programs without needing to assess individual cases,' said Samuel McTyre, principal at McTyre Gutierrez PLLC. McTyre added that the human and economic toll of the decision would be significant. 'This termination could result in painful family separations and the forced return of individuals to potentially dangerous environments. The CHNV program enabled migrants to work legally, contributing to vital sectors such as healthcare, construction, and hospitality. Revoking their work authorisation could lead to considerable labour shortages and broader economic disruptions.' Experts estimate a potential annual loss of approximately $5.5 billion to the US economy. Kumar believes that the decision also risks putting the US at odds with its international obligations. 'The essence of non-refoulement lies in the guarantee that no person shall be returned to a territory where they face threats to life or liberty.' Kumar also flagged the domestic operational consequences, saying 'Over time, this will deepen the burden on asylum officers and immigration judges, who are already confronting backlogs exceeding 2 million cases.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Toll Brothers Announces New Regency 55+ Active-Adult Homes are Now Open for Sale in Chambers Creek Master Plan in Willis, Texas
WILLIS, Texas, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced that its new Regency 55+ active-adult home designs are now open for sale within the Chambers Creek master plan by Caldwell Communities, located just north of Houston in Willis, Texas. These new luxury single-level homes designs are the first Regency active adult offering from Toll Brothers in the Houston area. The Toll Brothers Regency Sales Center and model home are now open in Chambers Creek at 9835 Vista Ridge Circle in Willis, Texas. The sophisticated new Toll Brothers Regency homes showcase convenient single-level living and modern open floor plans ideal for entertaining. The Blossom Collection and Riverside Collection offer open concept home designs on 45- and 70-foot-wide home sites, respectively, with 2 to 3 bedrooms, up to 3.5 bathrooms, and private 2- and 3-car garages. Homes are priced from the upper $300,000s. Toll Brothers customers will experience one-stop shopping at the Toll Brothers Design Studio. The state-of-the-art Design Studio allows customers to choose from a wide array of selections to personalize their dream home with the assistance of Toll Brothers professional Design Consultants. Quick move-in homes with Designer Appointed Features will also be available at the community.'We are excited to open our first Regency home designs in the Houston area, offering 55+ home shoppers an unparalleled opportunity to enjoy an active lifestyle in this beautiful, amenity-rich community,' said Brian Murray, Division President of Toll Brothers in Houston. 'The Toll Brothers Regency homes offered in Chambers Creek feature the perfect mix of luxury and lifestyle, with stunning new single-level home designs and endless opportunities to enjoy life in the beautiful rolling hills just north of Houston.' Chambers Creek has been recognized as one of the Top Communities in the Nation for 2025 by the Private Communities Registry, highlighting its exceptional lifestyle and amenities. Chambers Creek offers an array of resort-style master plan amenities including a resort-style pool, a private boat launch with reserved boat slips, a vineyard, a community garden, a nine-hole Tom Lehman golf course, an 18-hole putting course, pickleball and tennis courts, and extensive parks and nature trails. In addition, the community boasts an exclusive gated setting including controlled access with an attendant and a full-time Lifestyle Director to plan community events. Chambers Creek residents also enjoy convenient access to entertainment, live music, fine dining, and shopping in nearby Conroe and The Woodlands, as well as Interstate 45 and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Toll Brothers Regency active-adult homes and communities across the country are designed with the active lifestyles of their residents in mind, offering thoughtfully crafted homes tailored to residents aged 55 and older and access to resort-style amenities and social events that foster community engagement. For more information on the Regency home designs offered in Chambers Creek, Toll Brothers home shoppers are invited to call 833-289-8655 or visit About Toll Brothers Toll Brothers, Inc., a Fortune 500 Company, is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company was founded 58 years ago in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol 'TOL.' The Company serves first-time, move-up, empty-nester, active-adult, and second-home buyers, as well as urban and suburban renters. Toll Brothers builds in over 60 markets in 24 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington, as well as in the District of Columbia. The Company operates its own architectural, engineering, mortgage, title, land development, smart home technology, and landscape subsidiaries. The Company also develops master-planned and golf course communities as well as operates its own lumber distribution, house component assembly, and manufacturing operations. Toll Brothers has been one of Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies™ for 10+ years in a row, and in 2024 the Company's Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. was named one of 25 Top CEOs by Barron's magazine. Toll Brothers has also been named Builder of the Year by Builder magazine and is the first two-time recipient of Builder of the Year from Professional Builder magazine. For more information visit From Fortune, ©2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Contact: Andrea Meck | Toll Brothers, Senior Director, Public Relations & Social Media | 215-938-8169 | ameck@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at Sent by Toll Brothers via Regional Globe Newswire (TOLL-REG)Sign in to access your portfolio
Cision Canada
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
No Backyard? No Problem! President's Choice® Brings Bookable Backyards to Toronto and Vancouver This Summer
One Backyard. Six Friends. Countless Summer Moments. BRAMPTON, ON, June 9, 2025 /CNW/ - As summer heats up, President's Choice ® is partnering with Swimply to make outdoor entertaining accessible with the launch of Bookable Backyards, a unique seasonal experience in Toronto and Vancouver. For those lacking private outdoor space, PC ® is offering the chance to reserve a well-equipped backyard for free with Swimply – the leading marketplace that connects people with unique outdoor spaces and experiences inviting Canadians to create the most epic summer memories. From June 21 to July 6, adults (18+) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) can book a private backyard haven for a 4-hour (1:00-5:00pm) time slot across three weekends. Imagine stepping into your own urban space: a backyard setup with a table, chairs, patio umbrella, entertainment, and of course, a selection of new and delicious PC ® burgers, dips, chips, desserts, and sparkling beverages from the PC ® Summer Insiders Report. Designed for groups of up to six people, the experience is further enhanced by on-site hosts dedicated to ensuring a perfect Canadian summer gathering. "With PC ® Bookable Backyards, we're making PC's vision 'Possible Lives Here' a reality," says Lindsay Cook, Head of Marketing for PC. "Summer is peak entertaining time in Canada, but not everyone has access to outdoor space to host an epic barbeque. With the help of Swimply, our goal is to remove some barriers and bring those coveted everyday summer experiences – grilling, relaxing outdoors with friends – to more people. We're here to help everyone create their own perfect summer story." Bookable Backyards brings an unexpected way to create new possibilities for entertaining and social experiences to those who may not have the ideal space for it. By integrating seasonal offerings from the PC ® Summer Insiders Report, Bookable Backyards invites guests to gather, grill, create unforgettable summer moments, and enjoy quintessential summer experiences, like firing up the grill and sharing mouthwatering eats, all without breaking the bank. A partnership that began with 'Possible Lives Here' – a campaign that launched the President's Choice Masterbrand – Bookable Backyards is the latest collaboration between PC ® and Zulu Alpha Kilo, showcasing how the PC ® family of brands works together to improve the lives of Canadians. "Bookable Backyards is a chance for condo-dwellers to enjoy the ultimate backyard BBQ experience. For President's Choice, it's an opportunity to connect with Canadians in an authentic way," says Brian Murray, Chief Creative Officer at Zulu Alpha Kilo. "What excites us most about partnering with President's Choice is how naturally their Bookable Backyards campaign aligns with Swimply's mission to democratize access to outdoor spaces," says Bunim Laskin, Founder and CEO of Swimply. "Their vision of making backyard experiences accessible to urban Canadians mirrors our belief that everyone deserves the chance to create amazing memories in beautiful settings." Bookable Backyard slots are released one week in advance for each weekend on a first-come, first-served basis, so book quickly! Canadians can head to to book. About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the nation's largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,500 corporate franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees, and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada's largest private sector employers. Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well ® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company's stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart ® and Pharmaprix ® locations and close to 500 Loblaw locations; PC Financial ® services; affordable Joe Fresh ® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada's top-consumer brands in Life Brand ®, Farmer's Market™, no name ® and President's Choice ®. About Zulu Alpha Kilo We Fight Sameness. At Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K. for short), fighting sameness is not just our creative mission. It's why we exist. With offices in Toronto, New York and Vancouver, we're a full-service agency with 185 full-time people. Our agency's unique culture is passionate, entrepreneurial and fearless in the pursuit of groundbreaking ideas. Launched in 2008, Z.A.K. has built a reputation as an industry outlier and one of the most respected independent agencies in the world creating innovative ideas for our clients that include: Subaru Canada, President's Choice, Bell, Interac, Harry's, Destination BC, and AGO. For three years running, Fast Company has recognized our work in their World Changing Ideas issue and in 2024 Z.A.K. made Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. About Swimply
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No Backyard? No Problem! President's Choice® Brings Bookable Backyards to Toronto and Vancouver This Summer
One Backyard. Six Friends. Countless Summer Moments. BRAMPTON, ON, June 9, 2025 /CNW/ - As summer heats up, President's Choice® is partnering with Swimply to make outdoor entertaining accessible with the launch of Bookable Backyards, a unique seasonal experience in Toronto and Vancouver. For those lacking private outdoor space, PC® is offering the chance to reserve a well-equipped backyard for free with Swimply – the leading marketplace that connects people with unique outdoor spaces and experiences inviting Canadians to create the most epic summer memories. From June 21 to July 6, adults (18+) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) can book a private backyard haven for a 4-hour (1:00-5:00pm) time slot across three weekends. Imagine stepping into your own urban space: a backyard setup with a table, chairs, patio umbrella, entertainment, and of course, a selection of new and delicious PC® burgers, dips, chips, desserts, and sparkling beverages from the PC® Summer Insiders Report. Designed for groups of up to six people, the experience is further enhanced by on-site hosts dedicated to ensuring a perfect Canadian summer gathering. "With PC® Bookable Backyards, we're making PC's vision 'Possible Lives Here' a reality," says Lindsay Cook, Head of Marketing for PC. "Summer is peak entertaining time in Canada, but not everyone has access to outdoor space to host an epic barbeque. With the help of Swimply, our goal is to remove some barriers and bring those coveted everyday summer experiences – grilling, relaxing outdoors with friends – to more people. We're here to help everyone create their own perfect summer story." Bookable Backyards brings an unexpected way to create new possibilities for entertaining and social experiences to those who may not have the ideal space for it. By integrating seasonal offerings from the PC® Summer Insiders Report, Bookable Backyards invites guests to gather, grill, create unforgettable summer moments, and enjoy quintessential summer experiences, like firing up the grill and sharing mouthwatering eats, all without breaking the bank. A partnership that began with 'Possible Lives Here' – a campaign that launched the President's Choice Masterbrand – Bookable Backyards is the latest collaboration between PC® and Zulu Alpha Kilo, showcasing how the PC® family of brands works together to improve the lives of Canadians. "Bookable Backyards is a chance for condo-dwellers to enjoy the ultimate backyard BBQ experience. For President's Choice, it's an opportunity to connect with Canadians in an authentic way," says Brian Murray, Chief Creative Officer at Zulu Alpha Kilo. "What excites us most about partnering with President's Choice is how naturally their Bookable Backyards campaign aligns with Swimply's mission to democratize access to outdoor spaces," says Bunim Laskin, Founder and CEO of Swimply. "Their vision of making backyard experiences accessible to urban Canadians mirrors our belief that everyone deserves the chance to create amazing memories in beautiful settings." Bookable Backyard slots are released one week in advance for each weekend on a first-come, first-served basis, so book quickly! Canadians can head to to book. About Loblaw Companies Limited Loblaw is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the nation's largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services and wireless mobile products and services. With more than 2,500 corporate franchised and Associate-owned locations, Loblaw, its franchisees, and Associate-owners employ more than 220,000 full- and part-time employees, making it one of Canada's largest private sector employers. Loblaw's purpose – Live Life Well® – puts first the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion transactions annually in the company's stores. Loblaw is positioned to meet and exceed those needs in many ways: convenient locations; more than 1,100 grocery stores that span the value spectrum from discount to specialty; full-service pharmacies at nearly 1,400 Shoppers Drug Mart® and Pharmaprix® locations and close to 500 Loblaw locations; PC Financial® services; affordable Joe Fresh® fashion and family apparel; and four of Canada's top-consumer brands in Life Brand®, Farmer's Market™, no name® and President's Choice®. About Zulu Alpha Kilo We Fight Sameness. At Zulu Alpha Kilo (Z.A.K. for short), fighting sameness is not just our creative mission. It's why we exist. With offices in Toronto, New York and Vancouver, we're a full-service agency with 185 full-time people. Our agency's unique culture is passionate, entrepreneurial and fearless in the pursuit of groundbreaking ideas. Launched in 2008, Z.A.K. has built a reputation as an industry outlier and one of the most respected independent agencies in the world creating innovative ideas for our clients that include: Subaru Canada, President's Choice, Bell, Interac, Harry's, Destination BC, and AGO. For three years running, Fast Company has recognized our work in their World Changing Ideas issue and in 2024 Z.A.K. made Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. About Swimply Founded in 2019, Swimply is a marketplace that connects owners of underutilized private amenities like pools and sports courts with people seeking to gather, engage in activities, and enjoy local amenities. The company is trailblazing the experiential-based sharing category and creating an entirely new income stream for property owners with spaces that are otherwise used sparingly. For users, Swimply is disrupting the market and providing an option for individuals who may not have access to certain facilities or amenities. For more details and to book your own local escape, visit SOURCE Loblaw Companies Limited - Public Relations View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Supreme Court ruling on compensation for lands devalued due to electricity power lines could affect thousands of landowners
A Supreme Court decision that compensation can be awarded for depreciation of the value of lands due to having electricity power lines installed across them could potentially affect thousands of landowners. The five-judge court on Thursday rejected arguments by the ESB that a property arbitrator was not entitled to include compensation for land depreciation – referred to in the relevant 19th century law as 'injurious affection' – in an award of €39,500 statutory compensation to a couple over power lines installed across their farm. Arbitrator Peter Good, since deceased, had made the award to Peter and Rose O'Reilly concerning lands owned by them at Crubany, Co Cavan . Compensation for 'injurious affection' formed a substantial part of the award; its inclusion was successfully appealed by the ESB to the High Court. The couple appealed the High Court decision to the Court of Appeal , which decided the matter raised issues of public importance requiring determination by the Supreme Court. READ MORE On Friday, Mr Justice Brian Murray, giving the court's main judgment, upheld arguments by Peter Bland SC, with barrister Michael O'Donnell, instructed by solicitor Gabriel Toolan, that the entitlement to compensation includes that for 'injurious affection'. The case arose after the couple entered landowner agreements with the ESB in 2011. In return for unobstructed access to their lands to construct electric lines, they were entitled to compensation under the Electricity Supply Act 1927. The main issue in the Supreme Court appeal concerned the extent of the right to compensation. Mr Good decided that as well as compensation for the loss of value of house sites on the land holding across which the lines travel, they were entitled to compensation for injurious affection, or general loss of value of their entire holding. Among his findings, Mr Justice Murray said none of the legal authorities demand a 'perfect equation' between the compensation mandated by the Constitution for interference with property interests, and the compensation enabled either by developments of the common law or by early Victorian legislation governing the compulsory acquisition of property. The ESB was correct in saying the exercise of powers conferred by section 53 of the 1927 Act did not give rise to the transfer or creation of interests 'in land', he said. There was therefore no basis on which it could be said the 'injurious affection' provisions of the 1845 Land Clauses Consolidation Act were automatically incorporated into the procedure for deciding compensation under the 1927 Act. [ Losing SEAI retrofit services bidder challenges refusal to disclose pricing structure of winning bid Opens in new window ] No significance could be attached to the fact the 1927 Act did not expressly include or exclude those provisions, he said. He said the High Court had erred if it found the Acquisition of Land (Assessment of Compensation) Act 1919 operated in any way to preclude a claimant seeking compensation for injurious affection or depreciation of the value of their holding caused by the presence of the electric lines, poles and pylons, he said. In other findings, he held Mr Good erred when he fixed compensation for anticipated exercise of the power of re-entry on to the lands. He upheld the High Court decision there was no breach by Mr Good, in his handling of the matter, of the ESB's right to fair procedures. The precise amount of compensation was referred for decision, in line with the court's findings, by a new arbitrator. In a separate concurring judgment, Mr Justice Séamus Woulfe agreed with his colleague on all issues other than the constitutional issue and said he was reserving his position on that to an appropriate case.
