Morning Wire Southern Border Troop Surge & Hollywood Writer Strike | 5.3.23
May 3, 2023
Troops are heading to the southern border as the Biden administration braces for a surge of migrants with the expiration of Title 42. Meanwhile, Hollywood is facing turmoil as a massive writers' strike halts production and impacts popular shows. On the education front, California teachers are engaged in a legal battle over a controversial policy requiring them to withhold information from parents about students' gender transitions. The implications of these issues ripple through immigration, entertainment, and education.
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Border Troop Deployment
- The Biden administration is sending 1,500 troops to the southern border for 90 days.
- This is in preparation for the expected migrant surge after Title 42's repeal on May 11th.
El Paso's State of Emergency
- El Paso's mayor declared a state of emergency to prepare for the migrant surge.
- Migrants are reportedly waiting in Mexico, expecting open entry after Title 42 ends.
Shift to Title 8 Enforcement
- Title 42 allowed immediate expulsion of migrants before asylum claims.
- Under Title 8, claims will be processed, but removal could bar reapplication for five years.