PARIS: The French government is set to unveil a tough new immigration bill on Wednesday that is proving one of the most divisive of Emmanuel Macron's young presidency.

The legislation, which criminalizes illegal border crossings and aims for quicker deportation of those deemed economic migrants, has sparked widespread anger from NGOs who have branded it repressive.

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