The US government delays a rule that would have made it easier to deport people

The US government has again delayed a rule that would have allowed it to deport people more easily based on public health concerns. This means the rule, which was first published in 2020, will not take effect until at least the end of 2025.

This rule would have expanded the definition of "danger to the security of the United States" to include certain public health issues. If it had gone into effect, it would have given immigration authorities more power to bar or deport individuals. The repeated delays show ongoing disagreement within the government about how to balance public health concerns with immigration policy.