LFI Aide Ritchy Thibault Banned from French National Assembly

Thibault's controversial remarks lead to unprecedented access denial, sparking political and legal challenges.

Ritchy Thibault, a parliamentary aide for LFI's Ersilia Soudais, has been banned from the Palais Bourbon due to his inflammatory statements.
The ban follows Thibault's call for 'intifada' during a pro-Palestine protest in Paris, which has been widely condemned.
Thibault also faces a public insult complaint after derogatory comments about police, prompting further legal scrutiny.
Ersilia Soudais and Thibault's lawyers argue that the ban is an arbitrary infringement on political opposition rights.
Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet justifies the ban as a necessary measure to prevent public disorder, though it is limited to specific buildings.