Overview

• French authorities use discretionary anti-terror powers to restrict movements of those deemed security risks.
• Many affected individuals have backgrounds in former French colonies and face daily police reporting requirements.
• The measures, unprecedented in scope, aim to prevent attacks during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
• Critics argue the restrictions are overly broad and target people with tenuous links to extremism.
• Legal challenges against these measures are ongoing, with some successfully overturned in court.