Current:Home > StocksFrance’s constitutional court is ruling on a controversial immigration law. Activists plan protests-LoTradeCoin
France’s constitutional court is ruling on a controversial immigration law. Activists plan protests
View Date:2024-12-24 07:57:08
PARIS (AP) — French police and protesters are preparing for a decision Thursday by France’s Constitutional Council on whether to approve a divisive new immigration law that makes it easier to deport foreigners and restricts their access to social welfare.
A ruling is expected Thursday afternoon on whether the law conforms to the constitution. French media have reported that several of its articles may be struck down.
Groups who see the law as contrary to French values — and as a gift to the increasingly influential far right — planned protests outside the Constitutional Council across from the Louvre Museum in central Paris, as well as other locations around France. Paris police announced special security measures for the day.
About 75,000 people protested across France on Sunday over the legislation, urging President Emmanuel Macron not to sign it into law. The demonstrators accused the government of caving into pressure from Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally party to get the law through parliament last year.
The dispute comes amid tensions across Europe around migration and as anti-immigration parties on the far right are rising in popularity ahead of European Parliament elections in June.
The bill strengthens France’s ability to deport foreigners considered undesirable and makes it tougher for foreigners to take advantage of social welfare, among other measures. Some articles of the law make it more difficult for immigrants to bring family members to France. The court is likely to scrutinize tougher standards for receiving social services and housing.
Macron has moved increasingly to the right, notably on security and immigration issues, since rising to office on a pro-business, centrist platform.
veryGood! (9)
Related
- 'Devastation is absolutely heartbreaking' from Southern California wildfire
- Where Ben Affleck Was While Jennifer Lopez Celebrated Her Birthday in the Hamptons
- Calls for Maya Rudolph to reprise her Kamala Harris interpretation on SNL grow on social media
- Team USA Basketball Showcase highlights: US squeaks past Germany in final exhibition game
- Mark Zuckerberg Records NSFW Song Get Low for Priscilla Chan on Anniversary
- Shop GAP Factory's Epic Sale & Score an Extra 60% off Clearance: $6 Tanks, $9 Pants, $11 Dresses & More
- Carpenter bees sting, but here’s why you’ll want them to keep buzzing around your garden
- Coca-Cola raises full-year sales guidance after stronger-than-expected second quarter
- 'I know how to do math': New Red Lobster CEO says endless shrimp deal is not coming back
- How Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas Will Celebrate 2nd Wedding Anniversary
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Take the Day Off
- Taylor Swift could make it to quite a few Chiefs games this season. See the list
- George Clooney backs VP Harris, after calling for Biden to withdraw
- Kathy Hilton Reacts to Kyle Richards' Ex Mauricio Umansky Kissing Another Woman
- Song Jae-lim, Moon Embracing the Sun Actor, Dead at 39
- Kamala Harris is preparing to lead Democrats in 2024. There are lessons from her 2020 bid
- The Bear Fans Spot Season 3 Editing Error About Richie's Marriage
- Instagram is rolling out changes to Notes. Here's what to know
Recommendation
-
More than 150 pronghorns hit, killed on Colorado roads as animals sought shelter from snow
-
Psst! Banana Republic’s Summer Sale Is Full of Cute Workwear up to 60% Off, Plus 20% off Select Styles
-
Biggest questions for all 32 NFL teams: Contract situations, QB conundrums and more
-
MLB trade deadline: Should these bubble teams buy or sell?
-
Demure? Brain rot? Oxford announces shortlist for 2024 Word of the Year: Cast your vote
-
Missing Arizona woman and her alleged stalker found dead in car: 'He scared her'
-
New Mexico village battered by wildfires in June now digging out from another round of flooding
-
As doctors leave Puerto Rico in droves, a rapper tries to fill the gaps