Washington Week with The Atlantic

Biden moves to end Title 42 amid backlash on Capitol Hill ov

Season 2022 Episode 17 | 3m 06s

President Biden is facing pressure from Republicans and Democrats over his repeal of a Trump-era immigration restriction known as Title 42. The policy has forced migrants seeking asylum to remain in Mexico because of health concerns during the pandemic. Now, the Department of Homeland Security is focusing on how to handle a likely influx of migrants if Title 42 is lifted.

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