The State Duma is set to review proposed legislation concerning how illegal migrants are deported from Russia. In a recent message transmitted via the Telegram channel of the State Duma Chairman, Vyacheslav Volodin outlined the plan and its timing: the draft laws will move to the second reading next week as part of a broader effort to tighten border and migration controls.
Volodin explained that information about individuals residing in the country illegally will be funneled into a centralized register of controlled persons. This initiative accompanies a streamlined process for making deportation decisions, with certain powers previously held by the courts now effectively shifted toward the police. The overall aim is to accelerate enforcement while maintaining the integrity of administrative procedures and record-keeping across relevant agencies.
In parallel commentary, Deputy Mikhail Matveev, a member of the State Duma, referenced recent incidents tied to migrant populations, noting a confrontation in Samara that involved three migrants. Such events are often cited in public discussions around migration policy and law enforcement response, underscoring the demand for clearer rules and more efficient enforcement mechanisms.
Earlier reports highlighted an assault near a cafe in St. Petersburg that involved migrants and targeted women, underscoring persistent concerns about safety and the perceived need for stricter monitoring and decisive action by authorities. These incidents contribute to the broader conversation about how Russia manages illegal migration while balancing public safety, civil rights, and legal due process. Observers and officials alike are watching closely as the proposed measures advance through the legislative process, with attention to implementation timelines, data accuracy in the register, and the safeguards in place to prevent misuse of the new powers by law enforcement agencies. [Sources: State Duma communications, public safety briefings, migration policy analyses]