Türkiye, formerly known as Turkey, is facing legal challenges after deporting foreign Christians and labeling them “national security threats.” Kenneth Wiest, an American Protestant, had lived in Türkiye with his wife and kids since 1985. In June 2019, he was stopped from reentering the country after a trip. Although no evidence suggested that he harbored any hostility toward the country, he was assigned an “N-82” label, which is reserved for individuals deemed to pose a security risk. In 2024, the European Center for Law and Justice (ECLJ) observed that “the violation of Mr.