The Biden administration announced this month that it would terminate Title 42, a program that has suspended the entry of many asylum seekers into the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision has been welcomed by advocates concerned about the human rights consequences of Title 42, but it has also drawn criticism due to fears that it will lead to a spike in asylum claims at the border that may overwhelm the immigration system.
For a deeper dive on this topic, check out this Prolegis Briefing
- https://www.prolegis.com/briefings/title-42-background-and-recent-policy-issues