Biden Admin Fears Upcoming Migrant Surge: Report
Biden Administration “Scared” of Surge in Border Crossings After Title 42 Ends
The Biden administration is “scared” of a coming surge of border crossings in the wake of Title 42 ending, according to a report from Politico.
Though crossings have fallen since the official repeal of the statute, anonymous administration officials and immigration experts said they were hesitant to “to roll out a band, or say it’s mission accomplished” partially because migrant processing centers in Latin America are “swimming in numbers.”
President Joe Biden received heavy criticism for his decision to end Title 42, which allowed border agents to turn migrants away, amid a surge in border crossings.
Ahead of Title 42’s expiration, Customs and Border Protection held a record-high 28,000 migrants in detention facilities. Over 10,000 people crossed the border each day the week before the statute expired.
As Title 42 expired, migrants gathered in Mexico on the banks of the Rio Grande, drinking and playing music to celebrate the occasion.
Concerns Over Migrant Processing Centers
- Anonymous administration officials and immigration experts are hesitant to declare victory over the decrease in border crossings.
- Migrant processing centers in Latin America are “swimming in numbers.”
Record-High Detentions and Criticism for Biden
- Customs and Border Protection held a record-high 28,000 migrants in detention facilities ahead of Title 42’s expiration.
- President Joe Biden received heavy criticism for his decision to end Title 42 amid a surge in border crossings.
The Biden administration is facing a potential surge in border crossings after the repeal of Title 42, and anonymous officials and experts are hesitant to declare victory over the decrease in crossings due to concerns over overwhelmed migrant processing centers in Latin America. Meanwhile, Customs and Border Protection held a record-high number of migrants in detention facilities ahead of the statute’s expiration, and President Biden received criticism for his decision to end Title 42 amid a surge in crossings.
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