The number of grounds for the deportation of migrants from Russia will increase

This week, deputies of the State Duma of Russia will discuss a new bill that provides for the expansion of grounds for the deportation and expulsion of migrants from the country.

The Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, reported on his Telegram channel that it was initially proposed to increase the list of these grounds from 22 to 45. However, taking into account the amendments received, the number of articles in the Administrative Offenses Code that provide for the expulsion of a migrant as a penalty will amount to 45.

According to this bill, the list of grounds for expulsion includes offenses related to discrimination, that is, violations of the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of a person based on their gender, race, skin color, nationality, language, age, attitude to religion, etc.

It is also proposed to expel migrants for disobeying a lawful order or demand from a serviceman in connection with their duties to protect the State Border of the Russian Federation.

In particular, the new rules stipulate that for such administrative offenses as violating public order, disobeying a police officer or National Guard’s demand, creating obstacles to transport or social infrastructure, pedestrian and vehicle movement, distributing materials that insult human dignity, public criticism of the army, calls for sanctions, etc., the offender will be expelled from the country.

According to the parliamentarian, tightening the legislation is aimed at enhancing public safety in the country and restoring order in the migration sphere.

While the deputies of the State Duma want more grounds for the expulsion of migrants, in 2025, 72,000 foreign citizens were expelled from Russia, who allegedly violated the country’s legislation.