| | *Jones, Gavin (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-family/italys-salvini-asserts-natural-family-in-move-against-same-sex-parents-idUSKBN1KV1S6 Italy's Salvini asserts 'natural family' in move against same-sex parents]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Salvini signed a decree which, among other actions, would ban residency permits for humanitarian reasons, increase funding for deportation centers, and removed citizenship from terrorists.<ref>Multiple references: | | *Jones, Gavin (August 10, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-italy-politics-family/italys-salvini-asserts-natural-family-in-move-against-same-sex-parents-idUSKBN1KV1S6 Italy's Salvini asserts 'natural family' in move against same-sex parents]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved August 15, 2018.</ref> In September 2018, Salvini signed a decree which, among other actions, would ban residency permits for humanitarian reasons, increase funding for deportation centers, and removed citizenship from terrorists.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | *Tomlinson, Chris (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/25/salvini-migration-decree-bans-humanitarian-residency-strips-terrorists-citizenship/ Salvini Migration Decree Bans Humanitarian Residency Permits, Strips Terrorists of Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. | | *Tomlinson, Chris (September 25, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/09/25/salvini-migration-decree-bans-humanitarian-residency-strips-terrorists-citizenship/ Salvini Migration Decree Bans Humanitarian Residency Permits, Strips Terrorists of Citizenship]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 25, 2018. |
| − | *[https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-to-narrow-asylum-rights-in-clampdown-on-immigration/4585204.html Italy to Narrow Asylum Rights in Clampdown on Immigration]. ''Voice f America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref> Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/01/salvini-announces-new-plan-deport-2700-illegal-migrants-italy/ Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the [[UN Global Compact on Migration]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/populist-italian-government-latest-to-back-out-of-un-migration-pact/ Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.</ref> and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/18/italy-migrant-expulsions-camps-cleared/ Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.</ref> As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.</ref> | + | *[https://www.voanews.com/a/italy-to-narrow-asylum-rights-in-clampdown-on-immigration/4585204.html Italy to Narrow Asylum Rights in Clampdown on Immigration]. ''Voice f America'' (from ''Reuters''). September 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2018.</ref> Salvini also took steps to expand the deportation of illegal migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/01/salvini-announces-new-plan-deport-2700-illegal-migrants-italy/ Salvini Announces New Plan to Deport at Least 2,700 Illegal Migrants from Italy]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 3, 2018.</ref> He announced in November 2018 that the coalition government would not sign the [[UN Global Compact on Migration]].<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (November 29, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/11/29/populist-italian-government-latest-to-back-out-of-un-migration-pact/ Populist Italian Government Latest to Back Out of UN Migration Pact]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 29, 2018.</ref> In 2018, illegal sea landings fell 80%, with Salvini's policies likely affecting that figure,<ref>Friedman, Victoria (December 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/06/italy-cuts-illegal-migration-sea-landings-80-per-cent/ Italy Cuts Illegal Migration Sea Landings by 80 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 6, 2018.</ref> and migrant deportations increased 28% in Salvini's first six months in power.<ref>Hale, Virginia (December 18, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2018/12/18/italy-migrant-expulsions-camps-cleared/ Italy’s Migrant Crackdown: Expulsions up, Squatter Camps Cleared]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 19, 2018.</ref> As illegal immigration to Italy significantly fell, it doubled for Spain.<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-europe-migrants-stats/spain-replaces-italy-as-europes-main-destination-for-migrant-crossings-idUSKCN1OY14U Spain replaces Italy as Europe's main destination for migrant crossings]. ''Reuters''. January 4, 2019. Retrieved January 4, 2019.<br>See also: |
| | Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-five-star-movement-founder-grillo-backs-populist-salvini/ Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> | | Even the M5S's founder and former League opponent, Beppe Grillo, praised Salvini for his tough stance on migrants.<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (June 28, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/06/28/italian-five-star-movement-founder-grillo-backs-populist-salvini/ Italian Five Star Movement Founder Grillo Backs Populist Salvini as a Man Who Gets Things Done]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2018.</ref> |