HHS has issued an interim final rule expanding the Title 42 order to include U.S. lawful permanent residents who have been in certain African countries within the last 21 days, preventing their entry to the U.S. due to an Ebola outbreak.
Why it matters. This policy change affects lawful permanent residents and impacts travel and immigration policies during health crises.
As of today, HHS has issued an interim final rule revising the authority under 42 CFR Part 71.
As of today, HHS has issued an interim final rule revising the authority under 42 CFR Part 71.40, which temporarily limits the entry of specific people into the United States to help stop the spread of dangerous diseases. The revised rule now applies the ability to suspend introduction into the United States to U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders). Given the current Ebola outbreak…
The rule does not permanently bar lawful permanent residents from returning to the United States. Instead, it gives CDC discretionary authority to restrict entry when needed and allowed by law.
