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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Liam James

Post-Brexit EU settlement scheme could create illegal migrants, says High Court

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Post-Brexit rules for millions of European Union citizens living in Britain risk turning residents into illegal migrants overnight, the High Court said.

A judge ruled the Home Office’s EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is unlawful and is based on an incorrect interpretation of Britain’s withdrawal agreement with Brussels.

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