Authorities worried that the end of Title 42, the Trump-era regulation that authorized the US Government to require migrants to remain in Mexico while waiting for their asylum hearings, would result in a significant increase in immigrants seeking services.
In this chapter, Juan reflects on the help he received when he came to the United States, and his desire to help others in the same situation. The video below highlights some of the efforts made by the Phoenix shelters to address the myriad problems associated with the immigration system.