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Rights Groups Slam EU Migration Reforms as Trump-Like

2/16/2026

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Nearly 70 rights organizations criticize the European Union (EU) migration reforms, likening them to U.S. policies under U.S. President Donald Trump.
They say the reforms would enable police raids and racial profiling, creating 'return hubs' outside the EU and harsher penalties.
Most EU member states back these measures, while left-wing parties and migrant advocates oppose them, and the European Commission says reforms respect human rights.

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Nearly 70 rights organizations criticize the European Union (EU) migration reforms, likening them to U.S. policies under U.S. President Donald Trump.
They say the reforms would enable police raids and racial profiling, creating 'return hubs' outside the EU and harsher penalties.
Most EU member states back these measures, while left-wing parties and migrant advocates oppose them, and the European Commission says reforms respect human rights.