02:16France: Anti-racist demonstrators protest against Darmanin inmigration law in Paris
On the occasion of the International Day against racism, different migrants associations and trade unions marched in Paris on Saturday, denouncing the new law draft on immigration and asylum presented by the Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin.
Dozens marched across the French capital displaying banners against 'repression' against migrants and 'expulsions' linked to the new immigration law.
According to the minister, the law aims to promote the integration of migrant workers in France, while enabling the government to deport undocumented migrants. However, local media reports the so-called 'Darmanin law' would be the most restrictive immigration law ever passed in France.
Under the 'Darmanin law', migrants living in Frace would have to meet several requirements, including proficiency in the French language. In addition, the minister claimed the government would "make life impossible for irregular foreigners" who have been issued with an order to leave French territory (OQTF), the main expulsion measure for foreigners.
Similar rallies also took place in across various cities in the country, such as Lyon and Marseille, among others.
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On the occasion of the International Day against racism, different migrants associations and trade unions marched in Paris on Saturday, denouncing the new law draft on immigration and asylum presented by the Minister of the Interior, Gerald Darmanin.
Dozens marched across the French capital displaying banners against 'repression' against migrants and 'expulsions' linked to the new immigration law.
According to the minister, the law aims to promote the integration of migrant workers in France, while enabling the government to deport undocumented migrants. However, local media reports the so-called 'Darmanin law' would be the most restrictive immigration law ever passed in France.
Under the 'Darmanin law', migrants living in Frace would have to meet several requirements, including proficiency in the French language. In addition, the minister claimed the government would "make life impossible for irregular foreigners" who have been issued with an order to leave French territory (OQTF), the main expulsion measure for foreigners.
Similar rallies also took place in across various cities in the country, such as Lyon and Marseille, among others.