Immigration
Expulsions, children and detention: what the Constitutional Court decided about the return law
The Constitutional Court ruled that the norms in the immigration law facilitating deportations are not unconstitutional. The Court concluded that detention and deportation measures—including for children and parents of Portuguese minors—are not automatic and must involve individual case assessments and judicial oversight to protect fundamental rights.
Why it mattersIf you are facing deportation or a legal challenge regarding your residency, this ruling confirms that authorities must conduct an individualized assessment and cannot deport you or your children automatically; you retain the right to challenge these decisions in court, including through urgent injunctions.