Senators worry about administration’s lack of preparation for permanent Title 42 suspension
Washington – Arizona Senators Kirsten Cinema and Mark Kelly write to the Department of Homeland Security telling Secretary Alejandro Mallorcas that a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Shelter and Services Program (SSP) is secured in Arizona. urged to avoid releasing immigrants on the streets after Title 42 by allowing them to function Communities already struggling to manage border and immigration crises.
In FY23 appropriations, Cinema and Kerry set aside $800 million to create a new CBP SSP to cover costs incurred by local government agencies and non-governmental organizations in response to border influxes supported the
“As the end of Title 42 draws near, the Department of Homeland Security is determined to keep Arizona communities safe and secure, prevent immigrants processed by Homeland Security from being released on the streets, and ensure that immigrants are treated fairly and humanely. It is imperative that this program is designed in a way that ensures it is treated. Senator writes.
Cinema and Kelley have requested that the Department of Homeland Security return program details by May 11, 2023, when Title 42 expires.Cinema and Kelly for over a year urged The administration will implement a comprehensive plan to prepare for the expected surge in immigrant encounters when Title 42 ends.
In the letter, the senator detailed the challenges he heard from Arizona’s frontline border officials last week. For example, Pima County has to work with CBP on a coordinated effort to connect immigrants with nongovernmental organizations, so the Pima County Emergency Department can’t focus on the upcoming fire season. Tucson organization.
To avoid street discharges to Arizona communities, senators asked the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize funding for border communities and provide timely repayments to local governments and nonprofits. We brought funding forward, ensured documentation requirements were reasonable, and directed more action. Ensure families are protected and immigrants are treated fairly and humanely.
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