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Investigative outlet Mediapart has published accusations of antisemitism against Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right Rassemblement National. Journalist Fabrice Arfi said further revelations would follow, keeping the story alive. The claims have sparked sharp political controversy in France, with Bardella's camp rejecting the accusations and opponents demanding answers.
- 2Lawyers and associations battle for access to Paris detention centres●Mediapart Avocats et associations tentent de faire entrer le droit dans les locaux de rétention administrative Une batai
Mediapart reports on a legal battle that has been going on for several months between the Paris police prefecture and lawyers and associations defending foreigners' rights, who are seeking to gain access to administrative detention centres in order to apply legal protections to people held there. The dispute highlights tensions over oversight of immigration detention and detainees' access to counsel.
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An official of France's Rassemblement National has offered his own theory about the origin of Mediapart's revelations concerning party leader Jordan Bardella. The comments, reported by Le HuffPost, come as the party responds to the investigative outlet's reporting, with speculation over who leaked the information dominating political discussion in France.