Overview

• 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.