Title 42 expires at US-Mexico border, officials concerned about impact.

As the pandemic-era policy in the US that allowed authorities to rapidly expel most asylum seekers under the pretext of public health expired, large numbers of migrants and refugees rushed to the US-Mexico border in hopes of seeking protection. However, new restrictions on asylum also came into effect, leaving many stranded and uncertain about their future. Non-profit organizations and National Guard troops are preparing for an influx of arrivals, but some small border communities are struggling to cope with the situation.