The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, defended today that the return law is an important tool for authorities to combat illegal immigration in Portugal. The official stressed that "violating the law has consequences", reinforcing the executive's position on the application of this legislation.
The Constitutional Court gave "green light" to the return law, unblocking what the executive considered to be the last piece of immigration reform. This decision allowed the legislation establishing rules for the return of migrants in irregular situations to move forward.
António Leitão Amaro stated that the immigration reform, which has been underway for two years, is regulated and humanitarian. The minister emphasized that the government's focus is on solving problems related to immigration in the country.
The return law is part of a broader set of measures to reform Portugal's migratory system, which has sought to balance border control with an approach considered humanitarian by the authorities.
