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Briefing: Could the EU's new migration reform lead to ICE-style practices in Europe?

Strategic angle: A proposed law designed to streamline migrant returns from the EU has sparked concern that it will empower European authorities to adopt measures akin to those used by the controversial US immigration agency ICE.

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Updated 30 days ago
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The European Union's new migration reform seeks to streamline the process for returning migrants, which could significantly alter current operational frameworks.

Concerns have been raised regarding the potential for EU authorities to implement practices reminiscent of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), known for its controversial enforcement tactics.

If adopted, these measures may have profound implications for the architecture of migration management within the EU, affecting both capacity and throughput of return processes.