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Predicted ‘Tsunami’ of Migrants Has Not Materialized

May 12, 2023 · 1:41 pm ET · Leave a Comment

New York Times: “Concerns had been building over recent days that the lifting of the order, known as Title 42, would bring scenes of chaos at the border as more people tried to enter with the expectation that they would be given a chance to apply for asylum.”

“While a greater number crossed the border than usual in recent days, putting pressure on processing facilities and border towns, there were few signs of additional disorder in the hours after the policy expired at midnight.”

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