The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the availability of a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the potential restart of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) Program, also known as the "Remain in Mexico" program. This program involves sending some undocumented individuals back to Mexico while their U.S. immigration cases are pending. DHS is requesting public comments on the draft documents, which assess the environmental effects of resuming the program, including strategies to minimize any negative impact. Comments are open until May 27, 2025, and can be submitted through specified online or email methods.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to start a program where some people who come to the U.S. without permission might have to wait in Mexico while the U.S. decides if they can stay. They want to make sure this doesn’t hurt the environment too much, and they are asking people to give their opinions on this plan.