Chantal Da Silva
Senior Reporter
Chantal Da Silva is a Senior Reporter at Newsweek focused on U.S. politics, immigration and rights issues. She is a Canadian-British journalist whose work has also been featured by The Independent, The i Newspaper, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and elsewhere. Chantal has an MA in Journalism from the University of Western Ontario. Get in touch with Chantal at c.dasilva@newsweek.com.
Virginia Corrections Department Apologizes After 8-Year-Old Strip-Searched
"It is deeply troubling and represents a breach in our protocol," said Virginia DOC Director of Communications Lisa Kinney.
27-Year-Old Mother Dies In Fire At Refugee Camp
It is still unclear what caused the fire to break out at the Kara Tepe refugee camp.
China Has History Of 'Luring Cash-Starved Countries': U.S. Envoy To Greece
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt also acknowledged that the U.S. has a "significant relationship" with China.
Turkey-Libya Deal Could Threaten Stability Says U.S. Ambassador To Greece
Greece is expected to seek NATO's support in its growing tensions with Turkey.
Nearly 70 Percent in Mexico Believe Trump's Wall Won't Stop Border Crossers
At least 75 percent of people in Mexico also expressed an unfavorable view of Trump himself.
Sexual Assaults on Cruise Ships up by 67 Percent This Summer
Cruise liners saw at least 35 reports of sexual assault from July 1 to September 30.
Bands Are Boycotting Amazon Over Tech Giant's Ties To ICE
More than 1,000 artists have vowed to boycott events associated with Amazon over its ties to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
CBP Knew About 'Game Of Smiles' Sexual Assault Claims, But Did Nothing
"This disgusting sexual predator event was documented in great detail," said James Tomsheck, the former assistant commissioner for internal affairs with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency.
'A Warning' By Anonymous Replaces Donald Trump Jr.'s Book As No. 1
The identity of the anonymous author behind a tell-all book on the Trump administration may soon be revealed.
AOC Accuses Lawmakers Of Helping Fund ICE's efforts to set up fake schools
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency arrested hundreds of foreign students through a fake university sting.
Ken Cuccinelli Forced To Leave Thanksgiving Eve Bash After Public Shaming
Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley launched into a "shame-invoking tirade on behalf of immigrant refugee children," according to witness Siobhan Houton Arnold.
ICE Hits Out At Twitter User Over Claim Agent Posed As Homeless Woman
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has accused the Twitter user of promoting fearmongering with the tweet.
Man Struck By Border Patrol Agent's Vehicle Says He's Glad For Sentence
"He thought he was going to kill me. I felt the death," said Antolín López Aguilar.
Trump Blasts Pelosi Over Border Wall Claim—But Is She Right?
As of November 22, the Trump administration has seen 86 miles of a "border wall system" built.
'Thanksgiving Four' Google Workers Say They Were Fired To 'Crush' Dissent
"This is classic union busting dressed up in tech industry jargon," a statement from Google organizers reads.
Company That Detains Migrant Kids Cancels Holiday Party at Trump Golf Club
"It's hard to overstate how problematic it is for a company with billions in government contracts to be paying the president directly," said CREW Executive Director Noah Bookbinder.
African Asylum Seekers Had Claims Rejected Due To 'Lack Of Interpreters'
Asylum seekers also received their rejection letters in a language they may not understand.
Trump Biographer: President's Lying Over Ukraine On Whole New Scale
"He looks for hints from others," said Michael D'Antonio, one of President Donald Trump's biographers.
Trump Started Calling Places 'Hellholes' Because He Couldn't Say 'Shithole'
The president appeared to be referring to the widespread backlash he faced after branding Haiti and African nations "shithole" countries.
Google Workers Accuse Tech Giant of 'Intimidation' Tactics to Silence Them
Google is being accused of punishing employees who criticize the company by firing workers and putting them on forced leave.
Giuliani Accuses Fiona Hill Of Making 'False Allegations' Against Him
"Fiona Hill & her friends ignored blatant Dem corruption, even some proven to a Ukrainian Court," Rudy Giuliani claimed.
Pope Francis Says 'Every Nation' Should Be Fighting To Protect Migrants
"It is not just about migrants; it is also about the face we want to give to our societies," Pope Francis said.
Journalists Allegedly 'Tracked' and 'Interrogated' by DHS Sue Trump Admin
"We need to be able to work without fear of being put on a secret government surveillance list or having alerts placed upon our passports," said journalist Kitra Cahana.
Former Border Patrol Agent Says She Was Raped at Training Academy
"I just thought, this was one guy… The whole agency can't be like this," said former Border Patrol agent Jenn Budd. "It didn't occur to me that it was systemic."
Protesters Arrested As 'Thousands' Rally Against Ann Coulter Speech
Protesters also shouted the slogan "Trump/Pence out now," organizer Atlas Winfrey said.
Pence Disputes Sondland's Testimony, Says He Does Not Remember 'Discussion'
"I had no recollection of any discussion," Vice President Mike Pence said.
Nearly 200 ICE Detainees Being Bonded Out Of Detention In $2 Million Effort
"This is the largest organized effort to pay this many immigration bonds in one day," said RAICES Accompaniment and Bond Coordinator Blake Vera.
Trump Admin Ignored Offer of Free Flu Clinic for Migrants, Physicians Say
"Continued refusal to acknowledge physicians' concerns...is a failure of our government to protect not only the people held in detention, but all people within our borders," doctors said in a joint statement.
Greece To Replace Overcrowded Refugee Camps With 'Detention Centers'
"We don't see how converting the centers into prisons represents a solution," said MSF spokesperson Tommaso Santo.
Billboards Rise Across Florida Calling On U.S. To Stop 'Locking Up' Kids
"The government is not a parent," said Denise Bell, Amnesty International USA's Researcher for Refugee and Migrant Rights.