Thousands of people are currently gathering at the Mexico-United States border to make their way to the United States once restrictions are lifted. To reach their destination, the migrants accept many risks.
The migrants are waiting for the rule, dubbed Title 42, to expire. The rule, introduced by former President Donald Trump, allowed US authorities to quickly deport migrants to Mexico or other countries without allowing them to seek asylum. The scheme, based on the coronavirus pandemic, ends at midnight on Thursday.
Tireless effort to achieve the goal
In Matamoros, Mexico, migrants bought life jackets to cross the Rio Grande to Brownsville, Texas, human rights activist Gladys Canas said. In Tijuana across from San Diego, California, migrants have been standing in long lines at the US border since Monday.
Up to 10,000 asylum seekers per day expected
The number of illegal border crossings has increased in recent weeks. More and more migrants are coming in the hope of applying for asylum in the US. A senior US border official said last month it was preparing for up to 10,000 asylum seekers a day after Title 42 went down.
Source: Krone
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