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Russia expands grounds for deporting migrants to include uncoordinated protests
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The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has prepared amendments allowing the deportation of foreigners from 20 different violations, including participation in unauthorized rallies or acts such as petty hooliganism; this proposal was adopted by Russia's government on March 16 after being supported for expanding grounds to include "discrediting" military personnel.
Key Points
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1The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has prepared amendments to the law allowing for mandatory deportation of migrants.
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2These new grounds include participation in uncoordinated rallies, involvement in 'undesirable' organizations, and 19 other administrative offenses including minor hooliganism.
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3Governments at all levels have supported expanding legal bases for deporting foreigners from Russia.
Developments
[Mar 17]
МВД подготовило поправки о выдворении мигрантов из России за участие в несогласованных акциях и 'нежелательных' организациях (Novayagazeta.ru)
[Mar 16, 08:54]
В правительстве РФ поддержали идею депортировать иностранцев за дискредитацию армии еще по 29 статьям КоАП