Some Haitians who crossed the Texas border are being allowed into the US despite claims from Homeland Security officials that they would be expelled
While it's unclear how many are being allowed into the US, the release of at least some migrants into the US was expected, though DHS officials have emphasized in recent public statements that most migrants would be expelled or put in expedited removal proceedings.Families seeking asylum, for example, would have a legal basis to stay in the US and could be released with a notice to appear at an immigration office, as has happened on other parts of the border.
'Horrified': Mayorkas reacts to disturbing US border patrol video 02:44Speaking at a Senate panel hearing Tuesday, Mayorkas said the administration hopes to clear out the migrant camp under the bridge within the next nine or 10 days and expects to see"dramatic results in the next 48 to 96 hours." Mayorkas told CNN on Tuesday that US authorities had moved approximately 4,000 migrants from under the bridge.
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