Curacao stops automatic migrant detention

Curacao's Court of Justice ruled that illegal immigrants cannot be automatically detained, requiring case-by-case assessment for less restrictive measures. The court found that automatic detention for illegal entry violates international treaties and the government's own policies, which mandate considering alternatives like reporting obligations. This ruling follows years of criticism from human rights organizations. The decision impacts Curacao's immigration policy, demanding justification for detention and potentially leading to more humane treatment of migrants, aligning with human rights principles at the kingdom's external borders.