The Trump administration has prepared plans to implement a policy that would allow U.S. officials to swiftly expel migrants on the grounds that they could spread diseases.

Summary

The Trump administration is preparing to reinstate Title 42, a public health order used during the COVID-19 pandemic to expel migrants without asylum processing, citing concerns over diseases like tuberculosis.

Internal documents show the CDC plans to classify unauthorized migrants as public health risks, allowing Customs and Border Protection to quickly deport them.

Critics argue the move is a political tool rather than a public health necessity.

The policy is expected to face legal challenges, as previous court rulings limited Title 42’s use against asylum seekers and minors.