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The Day Title 42 Ended

May 16, 2023

Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, brings her expertise on migration to discuss the aftermath of Title 42's expiration. She describes the paradox of a calmer border than anticipated following the policy's end. Kitroeff shares poignant narratives, including the work of a funeral director returning drowned migrants to their families. She highlights the ongoing struggles driving migration, such as political instability and economic despair, while unpacking the complex new immigration landscape.

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Intro

2min

Crossing Borders: A Moment of Change

8min

The Human Cost of Migration: A Funeral Director's Role

2min

After Title 42: Navigating New Immigration Realities

9min

Border Crossings and Political Chaos

8min

For weeks, officials have feared that the end of Title 42 would create a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border that would strain and possibly cripple America’s immigration system.

Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, reports from the border about what actually happened when the pandemic-era policy expired.

Guest: Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Background reading:

Economic hardship, climate change, political instability and gang violence will continue to spur emigration from many corners of the world.
Why are so many migrants trying to cross the border?

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