French lower house starts debating contested immigration bill

The French lower house of parliament is set to debate an immigration bill that seeks to tighten immigration rules. The bill, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron's centrist government, includes steps to expel more undocumented people and improve integration. The text of the bill now leans towards enforcement after passing through the Senate. The bill further restricts the ability of migrants to bring family members into France, birthright citizenship, and welfare benefits.