The southwestern border prepares for an influx

Title 42 is set to come to an end in four days. That's the pandemic-era CDC policy that allowed officials at the border to turn migrants and asylum seekers away because of public health concerns. But last month, a federal judge stopped the Biden administration from winding down this border policy and its fate is uncertain. For now, lawmakers, asylum lawyers, and non-profits along the border continue to prepare for the expected surge that would accompany the end of this policy, whether it happens next week or months from now. Plus, a Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing an unarmed civilian in Ukraine. And, new research on COVID safety and outdoor events. Guests: Michelle Hackman, immigration reporter for The Wall Street Journal; and Axios' Asher Price. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Judge grants temporary restraining order to keep Title 42 in place The future of large events and COVID Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing unarmed civilian DHS preparing for violence following abortion ruling