This article discusses how Donald Trump has historically utilized public health to justify immigration restrictions, particularly referencing Title 42 during the Covid pandemic. Experts suggest that Trump’s team may look for new health-related justifications for border control if he returns to office. The discussion involves insights from historian Merlin Chowkwanyun, who emphasizes the long-standing association of health crises with anti-immigrant rhetoric, highlighting potential societal impacts in light of recent avian flu concerns. This indicates a pattern where public health is leveraged politically to influence immigration policy.
In recent proclamations, Trump cites public health as a reason for immigration crackdowns, reflecting an ongoing trend of using health crises to justify restrictive measures.
Historian Merlin Chowkwanyun notes that public health has been weaponized against immigrant communities in the U.S. and can resurface, especially with threats like bird flu.
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