A federal judge in Florida has issued a temporary restraining order to block a new policy by the Biden administration that would have allowed certain migrants to be released quickly from detention without court notices. The decision comes at a time when border crossings have spiked, with daily apprehensions at record levels of around 10,000 people, according to border officials.
The proposed policy involves the use of “parole with conditions”, which permits migrants to enter the US on parole, should Customs and Border Protection face overcrowding. However, the migrants would still need to make an appointment with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or request a Notice to Appear by mail. Critics have stated that the policy could lead to overcrowding and create dangerous conditions for border patrol agents and migrants.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody sued the administration after revealing media reports about planned releases, arguing the policy was similar to a previous “Parole + ATD” policy that had been blocked by the same judge in March. Moody’s lawsuit also requested a response before midnight on May 12, coinciding with the end of Title 42 pandemic-era health protections that had previously been in place at the border.
Although the Biden administration had claimed that the new policy was crucial in preventing overcrowding, the temporary restraining order has been put in place for two weeks. The government can appeal for an emergency stay from a higher court, and Republican lawmakers have praised the decision, stating that it is only a temporary solution.
Meanwhile, restrictions on asylum-seeking migrants to the US, known as Title 42, have been lifted, leading to a rush of people trying to cross the border before new rules are put in place. President Joe Biden’s new regulations include harsher restrictions on illegal border crossings, while also setting legal pathways for those who apply online, undergo background checks, and find sponsors. However, changes could take some time, and there are still people desperate to reach the US.
As the shelters on the Mexican side of the US border fill up, border holding facilities on the US side are struggling to cope, leading to concerns about the safety of migrants and border patrol agents. The recent ruling by the federal judge has added to the challenges faced by the Biden administration in handling the situation at the border.
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