French lawyers wage battle with government over curfews imposed after protests

On October 26, the Paris Police Prefecture announced a curfew extension and a ban on gatherings in key areas of the city. The curfew now runs from 11 pm to 6 am, while the gathering ban affects neighborhoods near major landmarks and train stations until October 29. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez indicated that the current situation would remain unchanged, with multiple curfews continuing. The rulings were published shortly before the administrative court closed, limiting legal challenges against them, raising concerns among civil liberties advocates about the timing of such announcements.