The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to issue a public health order designating migrants at the US southern border as potential sources of disease transmission. This move is seen as a significant step in the administration's ongoing efforts to tighten immigration policies.
The order, which is still in the drafting stage, is reminiscent of a similar measure implemented in 2020 during the initial term of President Donald Trump in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That earlier order effectively closed off the border to asylum seekers, drawing criticism from immigrant advocacy groups and leading to repeated attempts by migrants to cross the border.
