France: When Foreigners Become Undocumented Due to the State

Thousands of foreigners living in France, often long-term residents, become undocumented due to disastrous administrative delays. Marie, a single mother from West Africa living in Marseille, lost her job in the hotel industry and her social benefits after her residence permit renewal was delayed. She obtained a court hearing on June 11. The Defender of Rights criticized the saturation of prefectural services and ANEF dysfunctions, and the Council of State ordered the government to fix these issues.