Despite efforts from the Biden administration, Title 42 will stay in place, for now.
The Trump-era restriction was set to end on Monday, but a federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that's too soon. Title 42 denies migrants a chance to request asylum on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had activated the Joint Border Security Operations Center In Preparation for what he feared would be an influx of migrants had the judge ruled the other way.
"Texas will not stand by as Biden puts our state & nation in danger by ending Title 42," Abbott Tweeted.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also responded positively to the ruling.
"Once again, the courts rule against Joe Biden’s lawless agenda," Paxton Tweeted. "Title 42 is one of the last remaining protections we have from a deluge of illegals coming across our border. I am glad for our state and our nation that It will remain in place."
Migrants have been turned away close to two million times since title 42 took effect in March of 2020.
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