Biden, Feuding Democrats Spar Over Title 42

Democrats have opened an ideological rift on Title 42 and the issue of immigration ahead of the upcoming midterms this week. Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus met with President Biden Monday to urge him to follow through on the CDC's announced May 23deadline to lift Title 42. At the same time numerous Democrats, many running for reelection in red or purple districts, are pressuring the Administration to keep in place the Covid-19 era health policy that allows for migrants to be rejected instantly at the Southern border.

Democrats at Odds Over Title 42

"Title 42 should be lifted, and we should focus on border management policy in order to make sure that they have the resources in order to move forward," Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chairman Raul Ruiz (D-CA) told reporters outside the White House after Monday's meeting.

The Administration received an additional $1.45 billion in funding for Fiscal Year 2022, Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), a CHC member, tells Political IQ. She says, "These are critical funds that will be used to secure adequate personnel, resources, transportation, etc. So, I'm optimistic they'll execute their plan and provide a more fair and efficient immigration process – this starts with first ending Title 42."