Undocumented migrants and thousand others protest against the government in France over Immigration Plan

France: On Saturday, thousands of people marched in Paris and other French towns to oppose planned changes to immigration regulations and evictions from the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte.

Demonstrators marched through Paris behind a banner reading "No to the Darmanin law." "Against repression, imprisonment, and deportation, and in favour of a welcoming migration policy," referring to Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

What is the reason behind this protest?

According to organisers, 2,300 individuals attended the Paris protest. The immigration measure, which the government just postponed until the autumn, "is a racist law that aims to criminalise foreigners" and result in "more deportations," according to Aboubacar (31).

"The issue isn't immigration. "It's exploitation and rogue bosses," claimed the post office subcontractor, who has been trying for 17 months with colleagues to gain formal paperwork to live and work in France.

Immigration Plan France: Control immigration

The contentious law, dubbed "Controlling Immigration While Improving Integration," aims, among other things, to expand the scope of deportation, particularly for foreigners who commit crimes. It would impose a minimum level of French proficiency before granting a multi-year residence visa, mandate fingerprinting, and tighten standards for long-term permit renewal.

On Wednesday, the French government failed to achieve an agreement on the immigration measure, which is seen as overly controversial in an already fractious social context. The government promises a balance between expelling foreigners who endanger public order and better integrating undocumented migrants, particularly through regularising workers in industries where manpower is required.

No more rights for illegal immigrants

"No more rights for illegal immigrants, no more social benefits from the first day," declared Eric Ciotti. The government requires Republican cooperation since it has a majority in the Senate. During the June elections, President Emmanuel Macron lost his parliamentary majority.

Over 1,500 people marched through the streets of Rennes, France, on Saturday, chanting "down with the police state." "I came in solidarity with the Comoros and to protest against France's brutal measures in Mayotte; it's very violent, and there are other ways to deal with it," Theodore Sobezy, 32, told AFP.

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