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NI Court Blocks Illegal Migration Act Citing EU Law, Windsor Framework

May 13, 2024, 10:29 AM

The High Court of Northern Ireland has ruled against the application of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 in Northern Ireland, citing conflicts with EU law supremacy as per the Protocol and the human rights provisions of the Windsor Framework and the Good Friday Agreement. The court's decision, which challenges the provisions of the Donaldson Deal endorsed by the DUP, asserts that certain aspects of the act, including deportations, are incompatible with established agreements that hold legal precedence in the region. This landmark ruling is expected to be challenged by the government.