The REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2024 would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to reinstate and continue implementing the Migrant Protection Protocols, a Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed in the United States. The bill would override any other laws that might prevent this implementation and would apply the protocols according to the original 2019 guidance from the Department of Homeland Security. This legislation would directly affect migrants and asylum seekers attempting to enter the United States through the southern border, potentially forcing thousands to remain in Mexico during often lengthy immigration proceedings. The bill does not specify new funding or timelines for implementation, instead mandating that the policy continue under existing authorities. The policy has been highly controversial, with supporters arguing it deters illegal immigration while critics contend it leaves vulnerable migrants in dangerous conditions.
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