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Original Date Announced
March 20, 2019Local officials report they have been notified that CBP has begun to release hundreds of detained noncitizens into Texas with NTAs, citing lack of space for continued detention. On March 29, CBP reportedly notified local authorities “that approximately 5,600 [more] migrants would be released in Brownsville, Harlingen and McAllen over the next few days.” [ID #384]
Press Report: CBP expected to release an estimated 5,600 migrants over next few days across RGVEffective Date
March 20, 2019Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: ReportedTrump Administration Action: Change in PracticeSubject Matter: DetentionAgencies Affected: CBPPre Trump-Era Policies
- April 6, 2018 White House directive intended to stop "catch and release" Presidential Memo: Ending "Catch and Release" at the Border of the United States and Directing Other Enhancements to Immigraiton Enforcement