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May 6, 2023 • 3 min read

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Title 42:

Title 42, a Trump-era policy allowing for the expulsion of migrants at the U.S. border during the COVID-19 pandemic, is set to end on May 11th.
The Biden administration initially tried to end the policy last year, but was blocked by legal efforts. The termination of Title 42 is expected to result in a significant influx of migrants at the southern border. Since its enactment in 2020, over 3 million individuals have been turned away using this policy.
In response, the Pentagon will deploy 1,500 active-duty troops to assist Customs and Border Patrol for 90 days. El Paso, a border city, has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the migrant surge, allowing the city to open temporary shelters and use federal funds to address the issue.

Taiwan Arms Aid:

The Biden administration plans to send $500 million in weapons aid to Taiwan using the same emergency authority previously employed over 35 times for Ukraine.
As part of the 2023 budget, Congress authorized up to $1 billion in weapons aid for Taiwan through Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), which allows for the transfer of articles and services from U.S. stockpiles without congressional approval during emergencies.
This move would be the first from the $1 billion authorization. China sees Taiwan as its own territory and has increased military pressure on the island in recent years.
The U.S. decision follows China's war games around Taiwan last month and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

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