More than 70 rights organizations are urging the EU to reject a new proposal designed to accelerate the deportation of undocumented immigrants, citing risks of “ICE-style” enforcement. The groups warn that the draft regulation could normalize home raids without judicial orders, increase racial profiling, and expand high-tech surveillance across the continent. Critics also fear the possibility of the proposal requiring public services to report undocumented individuals, a move that will deter marginalized communities from accessing essential healthcare and education.
Date: February 16, 2026. Source: theguardian.com