"Title 42 Expires: What's Next for US Immigration Policy?"

Fri, 12 May 2023 14:40:46 +0000

Title 42 is a public health order implemented in March 2020 by the Trump administration as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy allowed the US government to immediately expel individuals who crossed the US-Mexico border without proper documentation, including asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors. The policy was widely criticized for its disregard of the US's international legal obligation to provide protection to those fleeing violence and persecution. It was also criticized for its disregard for the health and safety of those being expelled, as they were often not provided with the necessary safety measures or medical care.