May 10, 2023The border is not open Any suggestion that the border will be open after the end of Title 42 on May 11 is false. This misinformation is being promoted by anti-immigrant groups that seek to elevate the narrative that the border will be overrun and that the country will be in danger when this measure is lifted.According to the Biden administration’s April 27 announcement, new asylum restrictions will be put in place, such as the presumption of ineligibility for asylum for those who do not meet a series of requirements including but not limited to;Obtain an appointment to cross the border via the CBP One app; Have applied for and been denied asylum or refugee status in a third country en route to the US.The lack of necessary information and guidance, along with the technology gaps and language barriers could result in the expedited deportation of individuals deemed ineligible.It is likely that when Title 42 is lifted at the border we will see large concentrations of people waiting to apply for asylum, as a result of policies aimed at containing the flow of migration over the last 3 years. This is a policy that has been implemented not only by the United States, but also by Mexico and Central American countries. The United States has forced tens of thousands of people to stay on the Mexican side of the border in inhumane conditions where their lives are at risk. These people have the right to come to the border and seek asylum with the hope of finding safety for themselves and their families. The U.S. should seek the best ways to provide protection and support to these people.