EU lawmakers and governments have agreed on new rules allowing countries to deport migrants to centers in third countries, a move criticized by rights groups as enabling abuses and creating a “draconian detention and deportation machine.” The legislation, part of a broader tightening of EU migration policy, would extend detention periods and introduce penalties for non-cooperation, including home raids and the seizure of belongings. While proponents argue it will increase control over who enters and stays in the EU, critics warn of dangerous practices and a xenophobic ideology being legalized.
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The Trump administration plans to deport immigrants to Libya, utilizing a U.S. military aircraft. This action represents a significant escalation of the administration’s deportation program, which faces considerable legal opposition. The deportees’ nationalities remain unconfirmed, but the flight is expected to depart imminently. This decision is controversial, given Libya’s ongoing conflict and reports of dire conditions in its migrant detention facilities.
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