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The new border crisis

May 16, 2023
Lauren Villagran, a seasoned El Paso Times reporter with two decades of experience on the U.S.-Mexico border, dives into the repercussions of Title 42's expiration. She unpacks the resultant surge of migrants in El Paso and outlines the humanitarian challenges they face. Villagran also discusses the evolving policies affecting asylum seekers under Title 8. Additionally, she highlights how cities far from the border, like New York and Chicago, are grappling with the consequences of increased migration, revealing a national rebalance of immigration dynamics.
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INSIGHT

Return of Title 8

  • Title 42's expiration brings back Title 8, the older immigration law.
  • Title 8 includes pathways for asylum but also penalties like expedited removal and criminal prosecution.
ANECDOTE

Illegal crossings in El Paso

  • Many migrants crossed illegally into El Paso due to issues with the CBP One app.
  • They crossed through holes in the border fence and gathered in El Paso.
INSIGHT

FEMA Funding Challenges

  • NGOs face challenges helping migrants due to FEMA funding stipulations.
  • They must prove those they served crossed legally to receive reimbursement, creating a difficult situation.
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