Tens of Thousands Protest Controversial Immigration Law in France

Law set for Constitutional Council review amid claims it betrays French values and leans far-right

Tens of thousands of people marched across France on Sunday, protesting against a controversial immigration law.
The law, which strengthens France's ability to deport foreigners and makes it harder for foreigners to access social welfare, is set to be reviewed by the Constitutional Council this week.
Protesters argue that the law bears the footprint of the far right and betrays French values.
President Emmanuel Macron has backed the law but has also suggested that some articles may be unconstitutional.
The law is seen as part of Macron's effort to tilt the government to the right, ahead of European elections in June and the possibility of a victory in 2027 presidential elections by National Rally leader Marine Le Pen.