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EU Approves Warrants-Free Raids, 30-Month Detention, NGOs Protest

6/3/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The EU adopted a migration regulation that allows raids without judicial warrants and detention up to 30 months.
Human-rights groups warn the law could create offshore detention hubs exposing migrants to abuse and unsafe deportations.
Right-wing parties in the European Parliament supported the deal during a trilogue with the Commission and Council.
Green MEP Mélissa Camara and NGOs called the law a historic setback for EU human-rights protections.

History

Historical Context

The EU-Turkey migration pact, signed on 20 March 2016, obliged Turkey to curb irregular flows in exchange for €3 billion and a promise to return migrants arriving in Greece. Building on that deal, a new EU rule permits detention of asylum seekers for up to 30 months without a warrant, sparking criticism from the UNHCR and MEP Mélissa Camara.

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Story summary

The EU adopted a migration regulation that allows raids without judicial warrants and detention up to 30 months.
Human-rights groups warn the law could create offshore detention hubs exposing migrants to abuse and unsafe deportations.
Right-wing parties in the European Parliament supported the deal during a trilogue with the Commission and Council.
Green MEP Mélissa Camara and NGOs called the law a historic setback for EU human-rights protections.

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