At the same time, however, Title 42 eliminated penalties associated with deportations as codified under Title 8 of US immigration law. Title 42 allowed US border authorities to swiftly expel migrants Image: David Peinado/Pacific Press/picture allianceWhy is Title 42 expiring on May 11? In April, however, Congress and Senate decided to end the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by the Trump administration in January 2020. With the public health emergency officially ending on May 11, US authorities lose their grounds for applying Title 42. The expiry of Title 42 means individuals seeking to enter the US can no longer be deported without a proper administrative process.

Source: New York Times May 11, 2023 14:32 UTC