Berlin seeks to deport EU citizens over pro-Palestinian protests
- Berlin authorities ordered four foreign residents to leave Germany by April 21, facing deportation.
- The expulsion order stems from their involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, including a Free University sit-in.
- The individuals include two Irish citizens, Roberta Murray and Shane O'Brien, plus one US and one Polish citizen.
- Authorities claim the residents pose a public safety threat; lawyer Gorski stated the charges were minor, like trespassing.
- The four activists launched appeals against deportation; activists accused Germany of weaponising migration law.
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