Federal judge for now prevents Joe Biden's government from lifting Title 42

US judge temporarily prevents repeal of Title 42 2:06

(CNN) --

A federal judge in Louisiana has so far blocked the Joe Biden administration from ending a Donald Trump administration's pandemic restriction, known as Title 42, on the US-Mexico border, thwarting plans to end the controversial public health authority.

Since taking office, the administration of President Joe Biden has continued to rely on Title 42, a public health authority invoked at the start of the coronavirus pandemic that allows border officials to turn away migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mexico.

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However, in early April, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced plans to rescind the order.

The CDC indicated at the time that it was no longer necessary given current public health conditions and the increased availability of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

The decision sparked a flurry of criticism from Republicans and Democrats amid heightened concern about the possibility of a wave of migrants when the measure is lifted.

The public health provision, which has been fiercely criticized by immigrant advocates, will remain in place for now.