Thousands of migrants rush to the US-Mexico border as the coronavirus restrictions on asylum expire tonight

Summary

1. Officials are bracing for an influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border as the coronavirus restrictions on asylum expire at midnight (local time)
2. The Trump-era policy, Title 42, allowed authorities to swiftly expel migrants in order to slow the spread of coronavirus
3. Up to 13,000 migrants a day are expected to arrive at the US-Mexico border as soon as Title 42 ends
4. When the policy ends, migrants will be screened and only deported if they do not qualify for asylum
5. Immigration is a key issue in the 2024 presidential election - and Biden's decision to remove Title 42 has brought scrutiny