Some laws have been passed or proposed by governments, while other policies have been enacted by private contractors working on behalf of governments. While some legislation has been on the books for decades, the recent influx of refugees has fueled a new wave of anti-migrant laws.

Germany tells refugees to integrate or go back Passed 4/14/2016 The country passed a law that requires reguees to learn German and integrate or lose residency. Source

Denmark can legally seize assets and valuables from refugees Passed 1/26/2016 Denmark's Parliament passed a controversial law in January that allows authorities to seize valuables and cash from refugees. Source

States in Germany are allowed to seize assets from refugees Passed 1/21/2016 States in southern Germany can seize assets from refugees if they are worth more than 750 euros ($812). Source

A Danish city made it mandatory for public institutions to serve pork Passed 1/18/2016 The Danish city of Randers made it mandatory for public institutions, including cafeterias in kindergartens and day-care centers, to have pork dishes on their menus. The hope is to maintain a Danish identity in the face of increased emigration from Muslim countries, where many do not eat pork for religious reasons Source

Switzerland can take any property worth more than 1,000 Swiss francs from refugees Passed two decades ago In 2015, more than 100 refugees were affected by the rule, which resulted in about $200,000 being seized. In total, Switzerland took in about 30,000 refugees between September 2014 and September 2015. Source

A German city banned migrants from a public swimming pool Passed 1/15/2016 The German city of Bornheim banned male refugees older than 18 from a public swimming pool after a number of reports of sexual assaults. The ban was lifted after controversy ensued. Source

British city made refugees wear wristbands In Britain, refugees in one city were made to wear red wristbands in order to receive food. The plan, implemented by a private company contracted by the government, has since been scrapped. Source

Denmark law says it is a crime to help migrants or regugees arrive in the country Under the Aliens Act, Danes who give rides to refugees can be charged. From September 2015 to February of this year, 279 people have been charged. Source

Norway forced some refugees to cycle across the border to Russia in the dead of winter After a number of refugees used a legal loophole to enter Norway on a bike, the Norwegian government deported them back to Russia. In some cases, the refugees cycled back into the Arctic north of Russia. Norway has since stopped the practice under pressure from Russia. Source

The Danish government placed advertisements in Lebanese newspapers telling Syrians not to come to Denmark. The ads detailed changes to Denmark's asylum laws that would make it a less desirable place for refugees. Source

Norway copies Danish government's refugee advertisements The Norwegian government began its own anti-immigration ad campaign after the Danish started publishing ads asking migrants to come to Europe. Source

Countries are giving migrants etiquette classes A number of countries, including Denmark, Norway and Austria, have begun giving sexual education and etiquette classes to refugees. Source

Slovakia will only take in Christian refugees The country said that it will refuse entry to Muslim refugees, instead announcing that it would take in only Christians. Source

A variety of European countries have begun implementing border controls Some interpret this as a move that may signal the eventual end of Europe's border-free Schengen area. Source

U.N. strongly criticized the detention of migrants and refugees who have arrived in the Czech Republic The U.N. human rights chief has accused the Czech Republic of taking refugees' money to pay for their detention. In some cases, the refugees have been strip-searched in a bid to find cash. Source

Some migrants have to wait two years before reuniting with families Passed 2/28/2016 Some asylum seekers won't be able to immediately bring family members to their new homes and have to wait at least two years. Source

Asylum seekers have to wait three years before applying for their families to join them Passed 1/26/2016 The waiting period for those who wanted to bring their families to Europe increased from one year to three. Source