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Dobrindt upholds stance on immigration policy amidst judicial decisions

Dobrindt maintains support for migration policy in light of judicial decisions

Controversial stance maintained by Dobrindt on immigration policy in the face of judicial decisions
Controversial stance maintained by Dobrindt on immigration policy in the face of judicial decisions

Migration policy upheld by Dobrindt despite judicial rulings - Dobrindt upholds stance on immigration policy amidst judicial decisions

In early May, Andreas Dobrindt, the German minister in charge of migration policy, took office and ordered tightened border controls and deportations of asylum seekers. The tightened border controls were implemented without mentioning any changes, and the deportations were to be both at the borders and within German territory.

However, in early June, the Berlin Administrative Court ruled that Dobrindt's ordered deportations within German territory were illegal. In response, Dobrindt announced that the organization responsible for carrying out the deportations at the borders would be the Federal Police (Bundespolizei).

Dobrindt justified the deportations with the decreasing number of asylum applications, believing that the population has absorbed this decrease. However, he did not specify a time frame for when he expects the situation to improve.

Despite the court's ruling, Dobrindt announced that he would continue with the blanket deportations at the borders. He referred to the court's decision as an individual case decision and expressed confidence that he now has the majority's support for the deportation of asylum seekers.

It is worth noting that three Somali refugees were granted rights in the urgent procedure by the Berlin Administrative Court. This decision highlights the complexities and individual considerations involved in asylum cases.

Dobrindt acknowledges that the experience on the street is still different and that the process of change is not immediate. He emphasizes that the focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of the German population while upholding the rule of law.

As the situation continues to evolve, Dobrindt's stance on migration policy and deportations remains a topic of ongoing debate and discussion in Germany.

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