The end of a pandemic-era restriction on migrant arrivals has set off new arguments in the party over an issue that it often struggles to navigate.
Tag: Immigration and Emigration
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Asylum Debate Snarls Efforts to Forge an Immigration Deal in Congress
Despite hopes among some Democrats and Republicans that the expiration of strict pandemic-era border rules would force a compromise, bipartisan talks have sputtered.
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New York City Plans to House Migrant Families in Public School Gymnasium
The plan faced immediate criticism from a Brooklyn councilman, but a spokesman for the mayor said, “We are opening emergency shelters and respite centers daily, but we are out of space.”
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After Title 42 Ends, Thousands of Migrants in Border Towns Eye Next Steps
Pandemic-era migration restrictions were lifted without a fresh spike in border crossings. Thousands of migrants now find themselves in a holding pattern.
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Title 42 Ends, Swelling Immigration Case Backlog Amid Judge Shortage
A severe shortage of immigration judges has led to long delays for asylum cases. The backlog is expected to grow now that pandemic-era border restrictions have been lifted.