Title 42 is a public health policy that was implemented by the Trump administration in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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It allows the US government to quickly expel migrants, including asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors, from the country without giving them a chance to seek protection.
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The policy was widely criticized by human rights organizations and immigration advocates, who argued that it violated US and international laws.
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In January 2021, the Biden administration announced that it would review Title 42 and potentially end the policy.
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However, the policy remained in effect for several months, with the government justifying its continuation on public health grounds.
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On May 11, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that Title 42 would be lifted for unaccompanied minors, but would remain in effect for families and single adults.
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The decision was based on the improved COVID-19 situation in the US and the availability of resources to process and care for unaccompanied minors.
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The lifting of Title 42 for unaccompanied minors was praised by human rights organizations and immigration advocates, who argued that the policy had caused significant harm to vulnerable children.
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However, the decision to continue Title 42 for families and single adults was criticized, with advocates arguing that it was still a violation of human rights and that there were other ways to manage the border during the pandemic.
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The Biden administration has indicated that it will continue to review and potentially modify Title 42 in the coming months, but it remains in effect for now.