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Migrant encounters declined following Title 42 expiration, CBP data shows

Upon the expiration of the border restriction rule known as Title 42, data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency show a decrease in migrant encounters along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Enacted amid the COVID-19 pandemic by the Trump administration to mitigate virus spread, Title 42 was terminated on May 12. CBP reports indicate that encounters outside of ports of entry stood at 98,850 between May 1-11. This number reduced to 70,394 for the remainder of May following the rule’s expiration.

In the first 11 days of May, CBP agents encountered an average of 8,986 migrants daily outside ports of entry. This number significantly decreased to an average of 3,519 encounters per day for the final 20 days of May.

Troy A. Miller, the acting CBP Commissioner, stated that, “As a result of comprehensive planning and preparation efforts, there has been a significant reduction in encounters along the Southwest border since the return to full Title 8 immigration enforcement on May 12.” He emphasized the commitment to monitor encounter trends and adjust responses accordingly.

The CBP underscored that individuals failing to establish a legal basis to remain in the U.S. face removal and a minimum five-year reentry ban. To regulate migrant flow, the Biden administration introduced the CBP One app, which mandates most migrants to schedule an appointment for asylum applications. The agency had 28,696 encounters with migrants who utilized this app at entry points, including inadmissible noncitizens.

However, the app and new rules have drawn criticism from both Republicans and immigration advocates. While Republicans argue they are insufficient, advocates like Jonathan Blazer of ACLU, claim they are excessive and have resulted in “immense suffering for people already enduring violence and persecution.”

Overall, the CBP stated that border encounters decreased by 15% in the last month as compared to May 2022. This shift coincides with the cessation of the U.S. COVID-19 emergency last month. Title 42 incorporated measures for quarantines and inspections while Title 8 addresses immigration, border security, civil rights, land ownership, and similar issues.

Of particular relevance is U.S. Code 1158 within Title 8, which outlines the process for migrants to seek asylum in the U.S. This law allows anyone present in the U.S., irrespective of their mode of entry, to file an asylum claim within a year.

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