Overview

• The Paris administrative court ruled on March 30, 2025, that the eviction of migrants living in tents along the Seine River can proceed.
• The decision cited safety risks for both the migrants and passersby, as well as public health concerns stemming from the illegal camp setup.
• The migrants, previously evicted from the Gaîté Lyrique theater on March 18, 2025, had relocated to the Seine's banks near Île Saint-Louis.
• Claims by the migrants to be unaccompanied minors seeking housing and legal recognition remain disputed by authorities, complicating their access to support.
• The Paris police prefecture has stated that a support system was planned during the initial theater eviction, but no sustainable housing solutions have been provided.