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Arizona's Border Communities Brace for Post-Title 42 Surge.
immigration2 years ago

Arizona's Border Communities Brace for Post-Title 42 Surge.

As Title 42 restrictions ended, migrants in northern Mexico faced uncertainties about a new online system for appointments to seek asylum in the US. The border scene in Yuma appeared much quieter, with about 40 migrants being transported using just a handful of buses. The mayors of border towns Yuma and Douglas asked for an emergency declaration to be called, as the feds revert back to a decades-old policy known as Title 8. Health care providers expect to treat about 2,000 patients a day from those arriving at the border. Communities in Tucson are preparing for an influx of migrants to arrive in the southern Arizona city.

Border Cities Brace for Title 42 Policy End and Migrant Influx
immigration-policy2 years ago

Border Cities Brace for Title 42 Policy End and Migrant Influx

The Title 42 policy, which allowed the US to expel migrants and asylum seekers at the border due to the pandemic, is set to expire on Thursday night. The Biden administration is sending 1,500 troops to the border to assist with operational needs, but they will not detain, stop or process migrants and asylum seekers. Leaders along the border are anticipating a strain on their resources, with Laredo's mayor expecting a big spike in migrant transfers to his city. Beginning Thursday, the Biden administration will start denying asylum to migrants who cross illegally.