Mexico rejects possible 'Remain in Mexico' revamp plan

7/2/2023 12:19

        The Mexican government said on Monday it had informed the United States that it rejects a possible U.S. re-implementation of an immigration policy known
        as "Remain in Mexico," which required asylum seekers to wait for hearings in Mexico.
        
        In December, a U.S. judge paused President Joe Biden's attempt to end the program. U.S. authorities later told Mexico's foreign ministry the program would start up again, the ministry said in a statement.
        
        Mexico's decision leaves the future of the program unclear.
        
        Biden had sought to end the Trump-era program, known officially as Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), upon entering office. Republican-led states such as Texas and Missouri filed a lawsuit to keep the program active.
        
        A federal court order forced the Biden administration to restart MPP in late 2021, which Mexico agreed to on several conditions such as expanding health policies and collaboration with international groups, the foreign ministry said.