French Plan to Screen DNA of Visa-Seekers Draws Anger
Molly Moore writes in The Washington Post:
The French National Assembly on Thursday approved a controversial proposal authorizing the use of DNA testing to determine whether foreigners applying for visas are actually related to family members they seek to join in France.More here.
The plan, part of President Nicolas Sarkozy's efforts to make it tougher for foreigners from Middle Eastern and African countries to immigrate to France, prompted outrage from human rights groups, opposition politicians and some members of the president's cabinet.
posted by Fergie @ 9/21/2007 02:13:00 PM
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