As the Biden administration prepares to take office, officials are gearing up for a potential surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border. With President-elect Joe Biden set to reverse many of the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies, there are concerns that this could lead to an increase in migrants attempting to enter the United States.
According to two sources within the administration, plans are being put in place to handle a potential influx of migrants in the coming months. This includes increasing resources at border crossings, expanding processing facilities, and working with Central American countries to address the root causes of migration.
The Trump administration implemented a range of policies aimed at deterring migrants from coming to the US, including the Migrant Protection Protocols (also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy) and the Title 42 emergency public health order, which allows for the immediate expulsion of migrants at the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden has promised to undo many of these policies and has pledged to create a more humane and orderly immigration system. However, there are concerns that this could lead to a surge in border crossings as migrants see an opportunity to enter the US more easily under the new administration.
Officials are working to ensure that they are prepared for any potential increase in border crossings, while also addressing the underlying factors that drive migration from Central America. With the Biden administration set to take office in just a few weeks, all eyes will be on how they handle the complex and challenging issue of immigration at the southern border.
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