Giving Compass' Take:

· A new immigration bill proposed in the French Parliament has received criticism from opposing sides of the political world, as it aims to speed up applications for asylum seekers, but fast-track deportations as well. Al Jazeera reports on the status of this bill and what could happen if it passes.

· What can the US learn from the policies being enacted in Europe as the debate about immigration in Washington continues to heat up? Is France's approach too restrictive?

· Learn more about immigration, national security, and economic growth.

France's parliament is set to debate toughening the country's immigration policies through a bill that would accelerate the consideration of asylum applications and expedite deportations.

The disputed bill has prompted criticism from opposing sides of the political spectrum.

Summarizing the draft bill, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said it should get the country "out of the situation where we badly welcome those to whom we owe the reception, and where we do not send away those who have no right to stay in France."

While the text contains some effective rights improvements, it has been criticized for its restrictive nature, as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to address widespread anti-immigrant sentiment.

The bill would shorten the timeframe during which an arrival in France can apply for asylum.

One of the bill's objectives is to see the legal detention period of those who have been refused asylum prolonged from the current 90 days to 135 days while awaiting deportation.

Another aim is to shorten the time frame in which a migrant can apply for asylum from 120 to 90 days.

Read the full article about this French immigration bill proposal by Katya Bohdan at Al Jazeera Media Network.