Immigrant ARC Statement on Renewal of Title 42 Executive Order
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Immigrant ARC Statement on Renewal of Title 42 Executive Order
Albany, NY; August 2, 2021 - On August 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention renewed indefinitely the former Administration’s Executive Order closing the US’ land borders and allowing the Government to expel asylum seekers and others without an opportunity to assert fear and seek protection in the United States.
Immigrant ARC (I-ARC) Executive Director Camille Mackler issued the following statement in response.
“We are disappointed by yesterday’s decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that denies vulnerable migrants protections they are entitled to under our laws, and that is contrary to our notions of justice and due process. The situations at our borders, and in particular the Southern Border, are difficult to say the least. But restrictionist policies embraced by multiple former administrations have only served to exacerbate the crisis. Only political courage and the willingness to cut through polarizing discourse with humane action will move us out of this stalemate. And while COVID-19 remains a top-level health and safety priority, we have come a long way in the last year and a half in learning how to manage its effects and responding to human needs despite the restrictions the pandemic imposes. Immigrant ARC, it’s member organizations, and hundreds of civil society groups stand ready to work with the Biden Administration to create, and implement, a better plan that gets us closer to the just and human immigration system this Administration promised when it was inaugurated. ”
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Immigrant ARC is a collaborative of over 80 organizations and professional associations providing legal services to New York’s immigrant communities throughout the State and working on increasing access to justice for all.
