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Berlin Court Halts Deportation of Four Protesters Citing Insufficient Evidence

The Administrative Court of Berlin has blocked the removal of three EU citizens and an American involved in pro-Palestinian protests, emphasizing due process and ongoing investigations.

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Overview

  • The Berlin Administrative Court ruled against the deportation orders for a Polish national and an American, completing its stay on all four cases tied to violent campus protests.
  • Authorities argued that the individuals posed a public security threat due to their alleged involvement in incidents at Freie Universität Berlin, where masked protesters stormed a building and threatened staff.
  • The court found insufficient evidence to justify deportation, noting the American had no prior convictions and unclear ties to the violent group, while the Polish national's case also failed to meet legal criteria.
  • Earlier rulings in April and May similarly blocked the deportation of two Irish nationals involved in the protests, highlighting judicial oversight of executive actions.
  • Police investigations into the incidents remain ongoing, with no criminal convictions yet secured, leaving the broader legal and political implications unresolved.