Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021

Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain aliens from the United States while such an alien's application for admission is pending.

Specifically, if an alien arrived by land from a foreign country bordering the United States and the alien is not clearly and beyond a doubt entitled to admission into the United States, DOJ must return that alien to that bordering foreign country while the alien's application for admission is pending. (Currently, DOJ may choose to detain such an alien or return the alien to the bordering foreign country while the application for admission is pending.)

Bill 117 hr 5294, also known as the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to make the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) mandatory for all individuals seeking asylum at the US-Mexico border.

The MPP, also known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy, was implemented by the Trump administration in 2019. Under this policy, individuals seeking asylum in the United States are required to wait in Mexico while their asylum claims are processed. Supporters of the MPP argue that it helps to reduce the backlog of asylum cases and discourages fraudulent claims.

The Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021 seeks to codify the MPP into law, making it a permanent part of the asylum process. Proponents of the bill believe that this will help to streamline the asylum process and prevent abuse of the system. Opponents of the bill argue that the MPP is inhumane and puts vulnerable individuals at risk. They argue that forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico can expose them to violence and exploitation. Critics also argue that the MPP violates international law and the principle of non-refoulement, which prohibits the return of individuals to countries where they may face persecution. Overall, the Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2021 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to make the MPP a permanent part of the asylum process. Supporters believe that it will help to address the challenges of the asylum system, while opponents argue that it is inhumane and violates international law.