French court rejects large parts of controversial immigration law

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 27, 2024 12:07 am

PARIS, France: France's highest constitutional authority on Thursday rejected more than a third of articles in a contentious immigration bill adopted under pressure from the right.

The Constitutional Council ruling notably rejected measures in the bill toughening access to social benefits and family reunification, as well as the introduction of immigration quotas set by parliament.

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