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Acting Secretary Wolf’s Statement on the Extension of Title 42

Release Date: May 19, 2020

Today, the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended Title 42 public health restrictions at the borders until he determines the serious danger from COVID-19 has ceased. This order has been one of the most critical tools the Department has used to prevent the further spread of the virus and to protect the American people, DHS frontline officers, and those in their care and custody from COVID-19.

NOTE: Text of the Order can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/order-suspending-introduction-certain-persons.html [Link no longer valid]

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Last Updated: 12/07/2023
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