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May 2023
24m 37s

A Big Policy Change at the Border

The New York Times
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For the past three years, the United States has relied on Title 42, a pandemic restriction that has allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants at the southern border. But by the end of the week, that rule will expire. Miriam Jordan, who covers immigration for The Times, explains what that will mean on both sides of the border. Guest: Miriam Jordan, a nat ... Show More
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