Title 42 expiration triggers surge of migrants at US-Mexico border.

Tens of thousands of migrants are reportedly surging at the US-Mexico border ahead of Title 42's expiration. El Paso is preparing to open up shelters next week if needed at two vacant school buildings and a civic center. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new tactical border force with the state National Guard to deter migrants and drug and human traffickers. Local and federal officials have been competing against a powerful human smuggling network that facilitates northern migration and the desperation of migrants who believe they have no other option. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say they’ve run drills to prepare in case there’s a surge of migrants and they need to close the bridge.