'Now or never': Migrants rush to US border as pandemic-related restrictions come to an end

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : The Border Patrol stopped about 10,000 migrants on Tuesday, one of its busiest days ever, according to a second U.S. official not authorized to speak publicly about the matter and provided information to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
44% : While Title 42 prevented many from seeking asylum, it carried no legal consequences, encouraging repeat attempts.
40% : On Wednesday, Homeland Security announced a rule to make it extremely difficult for anyone who travels through another country, like Mexico, to qualify for asylum.
39% : After Thursday, migrants face being barred from entering the U.S. for five years and possible criminal prosecution.
34% : The Biden administration has been unveiling strict new measures to replace Title 42, which has allowed border officials since March 2020 to quickly return migrants seeking asylum back over the border, on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.

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