El Paso declares state of emergency as Title 42 expires and border facilities reach capacity.

El Paso has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of an influx of immigrants when Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy used to quickly expel migrants, expires on May 11. The emergency declaration will allow access to additional resources to keep El Paso residents and asylum-seekers safe. The U.S. Border Patrol will continue enforcing immigration laws that could punish migrants with a five-year ban on legally entering the U.S. and criminal prosecution if a migrant is caught illegally entering the country more than once. The Biden administration said it also plans to increase deportations once Title 42 is lifted.