In light of recent demonstrations against the war in Gaza, the Swedish Migration Minister, Johan Forssell, has said that people who praise terrorist organisations and who do not have Swedish citizenship should not be in Sweden. These comments followed reports that during the demonstration, which was initiated in support of the Gaza people, flags of […]

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Swedish Minister wants to deport migrants who do not hold Swedish citizenship if they show support to terrorist groups.
  • The spokesperson for migration policy in Sweden wants the law to be even more stringent - to include anyone who shows such acts of support.
  • Tourists, citizens, and residence permit holders can all be affected by such changes.
    • acargitz@lemmy.caEnglish
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      2 months ago

      This sounds very unconstitutional? It does say “everyone” so the principle of equality under the law should apply. Right???

      EDIT, aw fuck:

      Non-Swedish citizens and non-Swedish legal persons Art. 3. For those who are not Swedish citizens or Swedish legal persons, special restrictions may be laid down in law in respect of freedom of expression under this Fundamental Law.

      Well that sounds horrible. Sweden, do better.

    • ColdWater@lemmy.caEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Where would Swedish government deport native Swedish citizens to? Ohio?