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Rep. Lou Correa. Photo: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images.

A trio of Hispanic House Democrats is pushing the Biden administration to do more to prepare for the end of Title 42, a pandemic-era border policy which has allowed for the rapid expulsion of migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Why it matters: Its another sign of the complicated intra-party dynamics on the topic of immigration, with many Democrats applauding the end of the pandemic policy while also raising concerns about the expected influx in border crossings.

Driving the news: In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Reps. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) and Chuy Garca (D-Ill.) wrote that DHS should be "prepared to expeditiously and humanely process and care for these individuals after Title 42 is terminated."

By the numbers: Border crossings have been at historically high levels for the past two years.

What we're watching: Mayorkas is slated to testify to the House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday about his department's 2024 budget request.

Editors note: This article has been corrected to note Rep. Lou Correa represents a district in California, not Texas.

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