Overview

• Les Jours revealed an internal document allegedly instructing Seine-Saint-Denis police to report foreign nationals in regular situations deemed threats to public order.
• Seven LFI deputies, including Eric Coquerel, challenged the directive, describing it as a potential fichage practice and demanding its retraction.
• Prefect Julien Charles denies issuing the note, stating that only indicative procedural documents are exchanged to ensure lawful implementation of immigration policies.
• Critics argue that the alleged directive aligns with stricter immigration controls, contributing to a reported 20% drop in the issuance of residence permits.
• A similar case in Loire-Atlantique, involving unauthorized data handling, was recently suspended by the administrative tribunal of Nantes, raising broader concerns about legality and privacy.