Migrants Face Uncertainty as Title 42 Border Policy Ends.
The expiration of the Title 42 pandemic-era policy on May 11 has caused a shift in plans for U.S.-bound migrants, with some attempting to cross illegally before the policy change and others opting for a slower asylum process. The policy allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants on public health grounds, but after its expiration, those who cross illegally will face a higher initial asylum standard and could be quickly deported. The U.S. government has announced the deployment of an additional 1,500 active-duty troops to support missions at the southern border.