By José Ignacio Castañeda Perez || Arizona Republic
The U.S. Supreme Court decision that extends the implementation of a Trump-era border restriction, which has been used more than 2 million times to rapidly remove migrants at the nation’s borders, drew applause and disappointment from Arizona officials and advocates.
Leaders in the state’s border communities largely welcomed Tuesday’s decision that blocked the Biden administration from lifting the controversial Title 42, which allows border officials to swiftly expel migrants and shutter ports of entry to asylum seekers.
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, who has led the state’s efforts to maintain Title 42 at the Supreme Court, applauded the high court’s decision.
“Our office has been proud to lead the charge on this important issue,” Brnovich said Tuesday in a written statement. “It’s disappointing the Biden administration is willing to sacrifice the safety of American families for political purposes.”
