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DHS extends COVID vax mandate for noncitizens entering legally, as illegal entrants remain exempt

By Sophie Mann

The Department of Homeland Security is extending the requirement for all “noncitizen non-LPRs” (those who are neither U.S. citizens nor lawful permanent residents) arriving at legal points of entry, including ferry terminals, to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, according to a rule issued by the agency on Thursday.

Though travelers entering the U.S. through legal ports of entry will continue to be forced to show proof of vaccination, no such mandate applies to the record number of illegal immigrants the Biden administration is processing at the southern border.

The DHS announcement extends Title 19 authority to continue enforcing vaccine mandates for noncitizen visitors…

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