DHS Improves Process for Humanitarian Exceptions to Title 42

The following press release was published by the US Department of Homeland Security on May 12. It is reproduced in full below.

En español The following statement can be attributed to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson: “As the United States continue​s to enforce the CDC Order under its Title 42 public health authority, we are working to streamline a system for identifying and lawfully processing particularly vulnerable individuals who warrant humanitarian exceptions under the order. This humanitarian exception process involves close coordination with international and non-governmental organizations in Mexico and COVID-19 testing before those identified through this process are allowed to enter the country.”

Source: US Department of Homeland Security