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Sweden Passes Law Requiring Reporting of Undocumented Migrants

15 June 2026 10:38

Sweden's parliament passed a law requiring public sector workers to report undocumented migrants to police, sparking criticism over fear and racial profiling. - The law passed narrowly with 174 votes in favor and 172 against.

- Teachers, doctors, and social workers are exempt after pushback. - Critics say it creates a climate of fear and harms migrants' health.

- Similar measures exist in Germany and were revised in the UK. The government argues the law is needed to ensure deportations, but experts warn it violates human rights and encourages racial profiling.

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