Consider This from NPR Biden Administration Ends Title 42. What Now?
May 14, 2023
Franco Ordoñez, NPR's White House correspondent, shares his insights on the recent termination of Title 42, a policy that allowed rapid expulsion of migrants. He discusses the potential challenges and bottlenecks at the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting the strain on immigration courts and local resources. Ordoñez also explores the Biden administration's balancing act of enforcing stricter asylum regulations while respecting legal pathways for migrants. Plus, he touches on the intricate politics surrounding immigration as upcoming elections loom.
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Title 42 Ends
- Title 42, a pandemic-era immigration policy, ended on Thursday night.
- Concerns about a border surge proved less dramatic than anticipated.
Border Situation Uncertain
- Rafael Velasquez says the border situation is not under control.
- The impact of post-Title 42 policies remains to be seen.
Calm But Uncertain Future
- Joel Rose reports a calm and orderly situation at the El Paso border.
- However, pent-up demand from migrants in Mexico could still lead to a surge.