On 12/19/2022, a reporter asked White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, “Republican-led states have asked the Supreme Court to intervene and not allow Title 42 to expire on Wednesday, as a different court has said. Is there any reaction to that? And is the administration in some way hoping that the Court will intervene and extend Title 42 to help you all out of this situation that is brewing at the border?
KJP: So, look, I’m not going to get into any legal determinations or speculations or … But we need Congress to give us the funds we’ve requested to do this in a safe, orderly, and humane way. And here’s the thing: If Republican in Congress are serious about protecting the border, if they are serious about securing the border, if they are serious about the challenges that we’re currently seeing, that they should be able to — be able to get involved here … “
Reporter: there’s estimates of 50,000 migrants in Mexico waiting to cross if Title 42 ends. Is that accurate? And would that overwhelm the Border Patrol people?
KJP: So, look, I don’t — don’t have a number for you at this time … we will continue to fully enforce our immigration laws in a fair, orderly, and humane manner. But again, we need Congress to deliver on the funding that we’re requesting from them.
Reporter: To follow on that, the mayor of El Paso said over the weekend that the influx of migrants on Wednesday will be incredible. He said it will be huge and that they’re not prepared to deal with it with the current resources that they have. So, you know, you have the chart up here, but, you know, can you walk us through what the plan is to help that city?
KJP: Yeah. Absolutely. So let me just give you what the DHS is doing … we need Congress to provide us the additional resources we’ve requested to do this in a safe, orderly, and humane way. If they are serious — Republicans in Congress are serious about securing the border, then they should assist in making sure the men and women at the DHS have what they need to get this done.
Reporter: You mentioned surging resources. I had asked you in September specifically about El Paso. And you had said at the time that DHS, the administration was surging resources to the region, working quickly to — working to quickly decompress the area. Has that surge of resources been maintained for the last several months? And is this — is that sustainable? You know, now, if you’re talking about another surge of resources, you know, is that on top of what had already been done in September? And how long can you keep doing a surge like that?
KJP: So, a couple of things. I mean, that’s one of the reasons we’re asking for additional funding — that $3.5 billion. And, look, that’ll scale up air and ground trans- — transportation capabilities to move migrants from processing to less crowded Border Patrol sectors … set up additional CBP funding — holding facilities — pardon me — and speed up the processing time so individuals can have their asylum claims heard faster … this is why we’re asking Congress for this additional funding. Again, if Republicans in Congress are serious, if they want to help …
Reporter: Karine, with regards to Manchin, just to put a fine point on it, because he did go on to say that “I think [the] administration is doing that or will do that” with regards to an extension. There are no plans to ask for any sort of an extension, is that what you’re saying?
KJP: What I can tell you is we are required by a court order to lift Title 42. That’s December 21st. And we’re going to comply with that order. Any other additional questions about any legal actions, I would refer you to Department of Justice.
Reporter: And you’ve said that “the border is not open.” You said that a couple of times. Will the President deliver that message in person next month in Mexico at the North American Leaders’ Summit?
KJP: Again, I don’t even have a trip to announce at this time today. All I can tell you is that we are in plans, in conversations. So don’t even have anything to confirm, to — to speak to a hypothetical.
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Q: Admin hoping court GOP extend Title 42? A: GOP not helping; 50K migrants, $3.5B more needed GOPs assist