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CZM Rewind: Title 42: How a Public Health Law Kills Refugees

Dec 28, 2023
Exploring the impact of Title 42 on refugees seeking asylum in the USA, including increased expulsions and deaths at the US-Mexico border. Discussion on the ineffectiveness of anti-climb barriers. Highlighting the dangers faced by asylum seekers on their paths to refuge and challenges faced by advocates. Legal battles surrounding Title 42, the end of its implementation, and the consequences for asylum-seekers.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Title 42 and its Impact on Migration at the US-Mexico Border
03:08 • 7min
3
The Ineffectiveness of Anti-Climb Barriers
09:50 • 5min
4
The Impact of Title 42 on Asylum Seekers
14:50 • 14min
5
Doubts and Advertisements
29:12 • 4min
6
The Legal Battle Surrounding Title 42 and the End of Biden Administration's Defense
33:27 • 5min
7
Refugee Numbers, Expiration of Title 42, and Consequences for Asylum-Seekers
38:17 • 5min