Everyday Law · Conseil d'État
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AI illustrationA man challenged his expulsion from France after living there for decades.
Your callWas the prefect allowed to order his expulsion from France?
TL;DR
- 1An Algerian man, living in France since 1980, was told to leave the country due to several serious crimes, including attempted murder.
- 2He argues that only the interior minister, not the local prefect, can order his expulsion because of his long stay in France since he was a child.
- 3He claims being expelled violates his family rights since he has close family, including a French daughter, living in France.

