Portugal’s government is set to vote on new legislation aimed at accelerating immigrant deportations. The proposal, revised after public consultation, softens some provisions that risked being unconstitutional, including rules affecting migrants with minor children. Earlier drafts included eliminating the 20-day voluntary departure period, allowing immediate forced removal, extending detention up to 540 days, and ensuring appeals do not halt deportations. Described as the final step in broader migration reforms, the law follows earlier measures partially rejected by the Constitutional Court. If approved, the proposal will move to Parliament, where previous migration laws passed with support from the Chega party. Material taken from https://www.dn.pt/ltimas