The End of Title 42: What to Expect and How Can We Help

As the Biden administration recently announced its plan to end the public health emergency associated with the COVID-19 pandemic on May 11, 2023, the use of Title 42 at the border is expected to end as well. Title 42 has been a significant part of the Trump and Biden administrations’ border policies since its implementation in March 2020. With its termination, it is crucial to understand the potential impacts and challenges for migrants seeking protection in the United States. The Law Offices of Nido Nylund are prepared to guide you through these changes and provide the assistance you need.

Title 42 is a public health law used to deny entrance to the United States to individuals who might introduce communicable diseases. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, this law has been used to rapidly expel arriving migrants, including families and children, without allowing them to apply for asylum or other humanitarian protections. As of February 2022, Title 42 has been used over 1.7 million times to expel migrants.

The end of Title 42 is expected to lead to an initial increase in migrant arrivals. While the Biden administration has been preparing for ways to address this expected surge, the increase will likely put significant strain on border management and processing capacity.

Some proposed measures to replace Title 42 include preventing migrants from requesting asylum if they haven't first applied for protection in other countries they traveled through and incentivizing safer, more orderly entry to the U.S.

Despite these proposed measures, it is still uncertain how the administration will execute these plans and whether they will provide a viable alternative to irregular migration at the border. This uncertain situation makes it even more critical for migrants seeking protection in the United States to have knowledgeable and experienced legal representation.

The Law Offices of Nido Nylund are here to help you navigate the complexities of immigration law in light of the changes brought by the end of Title 42. Our team of dedicated immigration attorneys will work with you to ensure that you understand your rights and options as you seek asylum or other forms of humanitarian protection in the United States.

For more information, call us at 713-678-0582 or 202-256-9541 for your free consultation with one of our immigration attorneys.