Dear John,

I’m thrilled to hear that the Biden/Harris administration will lift the Trump-era Title 42 policy next month! This policy, which treats migrants as a public health threat and turns asylum seekers away at the border, does not keep our communities safe and perpetuates anti-immigrant sentiments and violence.

In February, I led a letter with Congresswoman Velázquez and Congresswoman Pressley demanding answers on how the CDC was justifying the ongoing exclusion of asylum seekers in light of the changing regulations. Like too much of our immigration system, this policy was rooted in racism and xenophobia, and scapegoating immigrants is not the solution to the pandemic. 

Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and policy did lasting damage to our communities, even after he left office. Ending Title 42 is one important piece of rebuilding a system that prioritizes the health and safety of migrants and asylum seekers and recognizes immigrants as essential. But there is still work to do. 


Together, 
Judy