Following a protest over the Swedish Migration Agency's deportation policies targeting teenagers, a member of the Agency's ethical board has resigned, highlighting growing frustrations within the institution. Alexandra Segenstedt, who still holds her position on the board, has voiced her concerns, expressing that this issue has been forewarned for several years. Her statement underscores a deep-seated tension regarding how these policies affect individuals who have grown up in Sweden, particularly those facing deportation despite having established roots in the country.

Ludvig Beckman, a political science professor at Stockholm University, supports this critical perspective, arguing that the current deportation policies have become inhumane. Beckman cannot justify the deportation of 18-year-olds who have spent their formative years in Sweden and whose families remain in the country. This commentary amplifies ongoing debates about the ethics of deportation practices and the human rights implications intertwined with immigration governance in Sweden.

Segenstedt clarifies that the ethical board's role is not political but rather focused on providing ethical guidance to the Migration Agency's staff. However, she acknowledges the significant moral dilemmas posed by current policy implementations, indicating a need for urgent reconsideration of how deportation policies are applied, particularly in cases involving young individuals who are integrated into Swedish society.