Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest

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Germany is set to deport an American and three European Union citizens following a pro-Palestinian protest at Berlin's Free University. The four individuals, accused of actions during the October 2024 demonstration, face expulsion by April 21 despite having no formal charges filed against them. Critics argue the move may conflict with EU law on freedom of movement and raise concerns over Germany's use of a political concept, *Staatsräson*, to justify the deportations. The protesters, including an artist from Ireland who received an emergency injunction, are appealing the orders while continuing their lives in Berlin.

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Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protesttoggle caption Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesLONDON — Berlin's Immigration Office has told three European Union citizens and one American they are to be deported from Germany this week over alleged actions at protests against Israel's war in Gaza. The Berlin Immigration Office says the deportation orders are connected to a protest at Berlin's Free University in October 2024. Germany's push to deport protesters supporting Palestinians has drawn comparisons with the Trump administration's handling of pro-Palestinian student protesters in the U.S. A letter from the Berlin Immigration Office notified Murray of the office's intention to end Murray's freedom of movement within the EU. In March, Murray received another, much longer letter from the Berlin Immigration Office.