French Judge Encourages Regularization for Convicted Criminal

In a surprising turn of events in Saint-Malo, France, a judge encouraged a Moroccan national, convicted of burglary and death threats, to seek regularization. The man, along with an accomplice, both under QTF orders, were found guilty on May 26th, 2025. The accomplice received a 12-month suspended sentence, while the more aggressive individual received nine months in prison. A lawyer involved in the case commented on the difficulty of enforcing the QTF order due to Morocco's refusal to recognize one of the men as a citizen, rendering his expulsion legally impossible. This case highlights the challenges of balancing justice with immigration policies.