Spanish court blocks immediate sea migrant return
The Spanish judiciary has rejected the immediate return policy for migrants intercepted at sea. This decision comes after an Algerian migrant filed an appeal against his deportation to Morocco while attempting to reach Ceuta by swimming in 2024. On June 29, the Spanish Supreme Court issued a ruling confirming that the law applies only to cases involving physical barriers at the border and does not cover those arriving by swimming, as the sea is not considered a border containment element. It is believed that this ruling has contributed to the recent rise in migrant attempts to reach Ceuta by swimming, although authorities remain uncertain about the direct link between the decision and the increase in numbers. The Head of Ceuta's government called for a legal amendment to facilitate the implementation of immediate deportations, pointing out that their lack of enforcement encourages more crossing attempts. Data indicate that around 1,500 people attempted to reach Ceuta in recent days, a figure exceeding the total number of migrants in previous months and nearing levels seen during the 2021 crisis, with warnings that the influx will continue unless new measures are taken.
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