The number of migrants arriving at the US southern border has fallen 50 per cent in the last three days, compared to the days leading up to the end of Title 42, government officials stated on Monday.

Migrant crossings down 50% at US-Mexico border after Title 42 expiry

Since the United States Title 42 migration policy ended, the nation's border authorities, as per the US homeland security chief, have witnessed a fifty per cent drop in "encounters" with undocumented migrants crossing the southern border.

Illegal border crossings dropped by half since Title 42's end: US homeland security chief

The Biden administration on Friday started the implementation of a significant policy shift at the US-Mexico border. Starting May 13, Title 42, a COVID-era order that had allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants expired, and new asylum restrictions took effect.

Joe Biden’s ‘Title 42’ transition faces roadblocks, immigration advocates say new asylum bars violate laws

Finally on May 11 at 11:59 PM (05:59 GMT) a controversial theTrump-era immigration policy "Title 42" is all set to expire. US officials are now preparing for an influx of immigrants at the US-Mexico border.

What is Title 42? Covid migration control law from Trump era lapses, leading to worries of new influx

In a setback for migrants seeking refuge in the United States, the US Supreme Court has voted to keep Title 42 in place. The Trump-era policy blocked thousands of people from crossing the US-Mexico border. Title 42 gives the US government power automatically expel undocumented migrants seeking entry inside the country.

U.S. Supreme Court rules to keep Title 42 in place