The Daily Another Crisis at the Border
Sep 27, 2021
Michael D. Shear, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, dives into the escalating crisis of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. He discusses the dire conditions faced by thousands in makeshift camps and the controversial response from Border Patrol, including deportations and ethical concerns. Shear also contrasts the Biden administration’s strategies with those of previous administrations, shedding light on the complex political and humanitarian dilemmas surrounding immigration policy during heightened turmoil in Haiti.
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Del Rio Migrant Crisis
- Thousands of Haitian migrants arrived in Del Rio, Texas, seeking entry into the U.S.
- They formed a makeshift camp, facing shortages of food and supplies in the Texas heat.
Misinterpretation of TPS Extension
- One theory suggests that Biden's extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians already in the U.S. might have inadvertently encouraged others to come.
- Migrants may have misunderstood the TPS extension, believing it applied to them even though it only covered those already residing in the U.S.
Title 42 and Asylum Seekers
- The Biden administration retained a Trump-era public health rule, Title 42, allowing for migrant expulsion due to potential public health threats.
- This rule overrides typical asylum procedures, enabling the U.S. to turn away migrants without considering asylum claims.