A federal judge in Louisiana on Friday (May 20) prevented Joe Biden's administration from lifting a health measure implemented by the Trump government during the pandemic to be able to deport without delay migrants crossing without visas the land borders of the United States.
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The authorities wanted to lift on May 23 this device called “Title 42”, very controversial because it notably prevents asylum seekers from formulating their request, but 24 American states opposing it had taken legal action to obtain its maintenance.
Judge Robert Summerhays ruled in their favor in a ruling on Friday.