Biden Takes a Page Right Out of Trump’s Policy Playbook as Title 42 Comes to an End

In a move that has been heavily criticized by migrant advocacy groups, President Biden announced that the use of Title 42 will come to an end. Title 42 is a public health policy implemented by the Trump administration in March 2020, which allowed for the immediate expulsion of migrants at the southern border without any due process or access to asylum proceedings.

While Biden campaigned on his promises to reverse Trump’s controversial immigration policies, many are concerned that ending Title 42 is actually a page out of Trump’s playbook.

During the Trump administration, the use of Title 42 was heavily criticized for its inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly those seeking asylum at the southern border. Advocacy groups argued that the policy violated several international human rights laws.

Despite these criticisms, the Biden administration has continued to use the policy since taking office. However, it has been used in a more limited capacity, with unaccompanied minors and some families being exempted.

The decision to end Title 42 has been met with mixed reactions. While migrant advocacy groups have applauded the decision, others believe that it will only lead to further chaos at the border.

According to reports, officials are bracing for a surge of migrants at the border, particularly as the pandemic continues to worsen in certain Latin American countries. Some officials have even warned that a new crisis could be on the horizon, as the United States is already struggling to manage the massive influx of migrants seeking refuge.

Many have criticized Biden’s decision to end Title 42, arguing that it signals a continuation of Trump’s hardline immigration policies. However, the administration has defended the move, arguing that the policy has been used in a discriminatory manner under the previous administration.

Regardless of the political motivations behind the decision, the fate of thousands of migrants seeking refuge in the United States hangs in the balance. The next few months will undoubtedly be crucial in determining the fate of these individuals, as well as the future of U.S. immigration policy.