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The Latest Breaking News on Border Crisis: Talks Aim to Ease Surge in Migrant Arrival

Asylum-seekers say joy over end of Title 42 turns to anguish induced by new US rules

Asylum-seekers say joy over the end of the public health restriction known as Title 42 this month is turning into anguish with the realization of how the Biden administration’s new rules affect them

The Independent UK

The border chaos the U.S. doesn't see: Mexico's crisis

Biden policies limit crossings into the U.S. as a humanitarian crisis unfolds on Mexico's side of the border.

Axios

GOP border bill expanded to stiffen penalty for human smuggling, create border-crossing crime

State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, tacks two of his stalled bills onto legislation that would create a border police unit and increase state spending in border communities.

The Texas Tribune

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The End Of Title 42 Puts Immigration In A Debate In Congress That Expired On Midnight On Thursday

Title 42 was part of the provision of the Public Health Service Act of 1944 to keep migrants in Mexico as a pandemic-era policy.

Zenger

Fewer Venezuelan arrivals lead to drop in illegal entries to US after pandemic asylum limits

U.S. officials say a 98% drop in Venezuelan arrivals has helped lead to a steep decline in migrants crossing the U.S. border illegally from Mexico since pandemic-related asylum limits expired last week

The Independent UK

Greg Abbott asked other governors for help patrolling the Texas-Mexico border. Ron DeSantis answered the call.

Although border encounters have fallen since Title 42 ended Thursday, Texas’ top Republican asks for “all available law enforcement personnel and resources.”

The Texas Tribune

Republicans aren’t fixing the migrant border plight. In fact they’re making it worse

Republicans seem gleeful at the possibility of ‘chaos’ and ‘disaster’ – and their policies make the humanitarian crisis worse

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As immigration debate plays out, border towns want to paint a different picture

For the residents of Brownsville, Texas, the national spotlight often accompanies an increase in border crossings. But life goes on here, with or without the media attention.

WEKU

UN refugee official: Darien Gap crossings on pace to hit record

The number of U.S.-bound migrants who cross the dangerous jungle separating Panama and Colombia could rise to a record this year, according to a senior U.N. refugee official.

Reuters

There Is No Party of Immigration in American Politics

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Reason

US: Number of migrants fell 50% at southern border after immigration changes, but long term unclear

The number of migrants encountered at the U.S. southern border fell 50% during the last three days compared with the days leading up to the end of a key pandemic-era regulation

The Independent UK

US returns 2,400 people to Mexico since end of Title 42: Official

US says Mexico and Guatemala also have beefed up border agents on their southern border in wake of new asylum policy.

Al Jazeera

Border migrant encounters have dropped by half since Title 42 ended, federal official says

Federal officials had about 10,000 encounters with migrants per day at the U.S.-Mexico border before the emergency health order ended late Thursday. Since Friday they have had about 5,000 encounters per day.

The Texas Tribune

Homeland Security reports fewer encounters at US-Mexico border - Roll Call

Border agents have reported a decrease in contacts with migrants crossing the southwest border since Title 42 ended.

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The Guardian - US

The US asylum rule replacing Title 42 is strict – here’s what we know

Now that Covid-era immigration restrictions have ended, the Biden administration has formulated new asylum regulation

WEKU

Immigration policy is uncertain now that Title 42 has been lifted

The end of Title 42 has raised questions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border about what will transpire in the months to come — both procedurally and politically.

Chicago Sun-Times

Border crossings are off from last week’s highs as U.S. pins hopes for order on app

Federal agents made 6,300 arrests on Friday — the first day after Title 42 expired — and 4,200 Saturday. That’s sharply below the 10,000-plus on three days last week.

Zenger

Death Rates In The Borders And Attempts Spike Despite The White House Not Sharing The Data

Migrants who come into the United States through Mexico have died attempting to going through the Mexican land or cross by river.

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The Guardian - US

Border crossings reportedly decrease after Title 42 rules scrapped

Homeland security secretary defended strict new immigration measures as volunteers pitch in to help migrants stuck at border

The Independent UK

Border crossings are off from last week's highs as US pins hopes for order on mobile app

With demand far outstripping available slots, a new U.S. government mobile phone app has been an exercise in frustration for many asylum hopefuls

Reuters

Migrant crossings drop at U.S.-Mexico border after Title 42 expires

Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have unexpectedly fallen, not risen, since Title 42 curbs expired and reinstating criminal penalties for illegal entry is likely the biggest reason, the Biden administration said on Sunday.

Reuters

With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border

After hours of waiting on the U.S. side of the border and hoping the Texas National Guard would let them seek U.S. asylum, a group of 15 migrants crossed a shallow green river back to Mexico, their faces drawn in disappointment.

The Independent UK

DHS chief touts 50% drop in illegal border crossings after Title 42 expiration

Troop surge has been decried by Democrats as Trump-like effort to ‘militarise’ border

Zenger

Title 42 Ends As Congress Calls For Border Security Where Migrants Are Coming From Mexico

The Biden Administration has come under fire for letting boarder crossers in as they try to claim for asylum in the United States.

The Guardian - US

Calm prevails at US-Mexico border after Title 42 migration restrictions lifted

Situation at the border stands in contrast to Republican fear-mongering as Biden officials establish strict new policies

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