Belgian plan for ICE-style immigration raids on homes criticised as ‘law of fear’

Belgium's parliament has approved a law allowing police to forcibly enter homes to detain undocumented migrants, raising concerns among rights advocates. The legislation, set to take effect next spring, has sparked widespread protests and criticism from NGOs and legal experts, who fear it mirrors US immigration enforcement tactics. Critics argue the law is vague regarding public threats and could lead to arbitrary enforcement. Amnesty International warns it conflates legal status with criminality, undermining the principle of home inviolability. Advocates express alarm over potential human rights violations and the erosion of legal protections for all citizens.