French authorities have taken unprecedented steps to ensure the safety and security of the Paris Olympics by restricting the movements of individuals deemed potential security threats. Under an anti-terror law, hundreds of people, including minorities with backgrounds in former French colonies, have been barred from leaving their neighborhoods and are required to report daily to police.
The Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin, has defended these measures as necessary to prevent potential attacks during the Games. Over 500 individuals have been subjected to restrictions this year, with just under 200 still in force during the Olympics.
