What is Title 42?
Title 42 is a public health order that was issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in March 2020 to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The order allowed for the expulsion of individuals who crossed the US-Mexico border without proper documentation, including asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors, on the grounds of public health concerns.
What does it mean that Title 42 has ended?
The end of Title 42 means that the U.S. government is no longer using this public health order to expel migrant families, and they are instead being processed and admitted into the United States under the normal immigration laws and regulations. However, it’s worth noting that the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border remains complex and evolving, and changes in policy and procedures can have significant impacts on the movement of migrants and refugees.
What does Title 42 ending mean for South Carolina?
The end of Title 42 may have implications for South Carolina, particularly in terms of how the state responds to the arrival of migrants and refugees who are seeking asylum or other forms of protection in the United States.
Following the end of Title 42, Governor McMaster has instructed Mark Keel, the Chief of South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, to direct law enforcement officials at the state’s commercial airports to report promptly any attempts to deplane or transport unauthorized migrants.
During a morning press conference, Governor McMaster was asked what would happen if a plane carrying illegal immigrants were to arrive at one of South Carolina’s airports. In response, he stated that the state would take the necessary steps to address the situation, but he was not able to provide specific details about what actions would be taken or what avenue would be pursued.
Author: Tracy Sanders
