Biden Says Border ‘Going To Be Chaotic’ as Pandemic Rules Lift

Trump Administration-era Title 42 rule set to expire on May 11
Biden says he spoke to Mexican counterpart for an hour Tuesday

Migrants wait in line for donations outside of Sacred Heart Church before the lifting of Title 42 in El Paso, Texas, on May 3.Photographer: Paul Ratje/Bloomberg

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By Justin Sink and Josh Wingrove

May 9, 2023 at 11:30 PM UTC

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President Joe Biden warned of tumultuous conditions at the US-Mexico border after pandemic-era immigration restrictions are lifted later this week.

“It remains to be seen — it’s going to be chaotic for awhile,” Biden told reporters Tuesday after a meeting with congressional leaders at the White House.