Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa vetoed the amended Foreigners Law after the Constitutional Court found key parts unconstitutional. The court struck down restrictions on family reunification and limits on appeals against migration decisions, saying they violated constitutional rights.

The law, aimed at tightening immigration controls amid rising migrant arrivals, has faced criticism for its rushed drafting. The government said it respects the ruling and will revise the law to protect families while addressing migration challenges affecting housing and public services, according to Xinhua.