Magda El Haitem regularly contributes to the press and to podcasts, providing legal insight into developments in immigration law, informing public debate on international mobility, and giving a voice to foreign nationals navigating the complexities of the French administrative system.
Magda El Haitem unpacks the Franco-Algerian agreement of 27 December 1968, a text governing the residence and employment of Algerian nationals in France under rules that derogate from ordinary law. The episode looks back at the history of this agreement, its legal specificities and its concrete impact on the administrative procedures of Algerians in France.
Écouter l'épisode →Magda El Haitem speaks out in this investigation on the consequences of the digitalisation of prefecture procedures. The impossibility of securing an appointment, inaccessible platforms, ever-lengthening delays: she describes the concrete impact on residence rights and on the daily lives of her clients.
Lire l'article →In this podcast episode, Magda El Haitem examines the moral categories applied to « migrants » in public discourse. She explains how the distinction between “good” and “bad” migrants—frequently used in political rhetoric—rests on misconceptions and overlooks the legal realities of immigration law. Drawing on her experience as a lawyer, she emphasises that immigration law is based on objective legal criteria rather than perceived “merit,” and that such narratives contribute to legitimising restrictive policies affecting foreign nationals as a whole.
Écouter l'épisode →Magda El Haitem details the administrative obstacles to family reunification (strict conditions, endless delays, disproportionate documentary requirements) and explains how these constraints turn a procedure meant to safeguard the right to family life into an obstacle course.
Lire l'article →Maître El Haitem provides legal insight into the specific risks faced by racialised individuals during protests: discriminatory stop-and-search practices, and particular consequences for foreign nationals in the event of arrest.
Lire l'article →In this profile, Magda El Haitem looks back on her unconventional path: training in international law, transitional justice within international organisations, a period in London, and the founding of a firm dedicated to immigration law in Paris.
Lire l'interview →Magda El Haitem discusses her commitment to exiled individuals, the day-to-day reality of her work, and the firm's collaboration with associations and reception centres for asylum seekers.
Écouter l'épisode →Magda El Haitem traces her entire career path: law studies, international law and human rights, experience abroad, and the creation of her firm in Paris. A personal and committed reflection on the practice of immigration law.
Écouter l'épisode →Magda El Haitem’s media contributions address a wide range of topics related to immigration law and human rights.
Magda El Haitem is available for interviews, written contributions, podcast appearances, and speaking engagements (conferences and panels). She works in both French and English. For press inquiries, please contact the firm directly.