Santiago Marquez says he doesn’t think anyone is illegal — but there are people who are undocumented.
Marquez, who serves as the executive director of the Latin America Association (LAA), is preparing to help a possible influx of migrants relocating to Atlanta now that Title 42 has expired.
The pandemic-era policy established under the Trump administration was put in place to block migrants from seeking asylum in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic. The controversial measure allowed authorities to quickly turn away migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border.
With the restrictions now lifted, U.S. officials have started preparing for an influx of migrants at the border. The Biden administration has put in place a series of new policies cracking down on illegal crossings and smuggling.
On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Marquez talked about how LAA is responding to help people in need of housing, food, employment and other resources.
