Texas sends additional buses to transport undocumented immigrants to sanctuary cities already at full capacity.
Texas is taking bold action to address the issue of illegal immigration by expanding its operations to transport illegal immigrants out of the state. Two distressed border towns, Eagle Pass and El Paso, have been added to the list of departure points for fleets of buses filled with illegal border-crossers.
In a significant announcement, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Emergency Management to deploy more buses to these cities, which will transport those who illegally crossed the Texas-Mexico border to Democrat-led “sanctuary cities.”
This move comes in addition to the ongoing bus operations in Brownsville, Del Rio, Laredo, and McAllen.
“President [Joe] Biden’s continued refusal to secure our border allows thousands of people to illegally cross into Texas and our country every day,” emphasized Governor Abbott. He highlighted that this action provides much-needed relief to overwhelmed Texas communities struggling with the border crisis.
“Until President Biden upholds his constitutional duty to secure America’s southern border, Texas will continue to deploy as many buses as needed to relieve the strain caused by the surge of illegal crossings.”
Border Towns at Breaking Point
The announcement coincides with the alarming situation in Eagle Pass, where Mayor Rolando Salinas Jr., a Democrat, reported that over 6,000 illegal immigrants have crossed into the city in just two days, with thousands more expected in the coming days. This is a significant challenge for a city with a population of only around 28,000.
“Never before have we seen such a large number of people crossing without consequence and congregating at the international bridge,” the mayor expressed to Texas Public Radio. He recently signed a seven-day emergency declaration to request financial resources for the additional services required due to the severe influx of illegal immigrants.
In El Paso, city officials are also grappling with the consequences of a recent surge in illegal border crossings. The city, which was receiving about 350 to 400 people per day just six weeks ago, is now overwhelmed to “a breaking point,” according to Mayor Oscar Leeser, a Democrat, who spoke at a press conference.
“The city of El Paso only has so many resources, and we have come to a breaking point right now,” Mayor Leeser stated.
Mayor Leeser shared that approximately two-thirds of the new arrivals are single men, while around 32 percent are families, and only about 2 percent are unaccompanied children.
“I think it’s really important to note that we have a broken immigration system,” he emphasized. “It’s the same thing over and over again.”
Buses Coming to Sanctuary Cities
According to eyewitnesses, three buses carrying around three dozen illegal immigrants departed Eagle Pass for New York City on Friday. Another bus reportedly left the border town for Chicago.
Frustrated with the increasing population of illegal immigrants under state and municipal care, New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged potential border crossers to seek alternatives.
“We need to spread the word that when you come to New York, there won’t be more hotel rooms available,” stated Governor Hochul in a September 21 interview with CNN. “We don’t have the capacity, so we need to communicate this effectively.”
“The smarter choice is to apply for asylum before leaving your country,” she added.
Governor Hochul’s remarks come as she considers ending a long-standing mandate for New York City to provide a bed to anyone in need for an indefinite period. Both she and New York Mayor Eric Adams blame this policy for attracting illegal immigrants.
“It was never intended for this to be an unlimited universal right or obligation for the city to house the entire world,” she emphasized at a September 20 press conference. “We want to ensure that no families end up on the streets. We don’t want anything to happen to our children, but we also need to establish limits.”
The Abbott administration criticized Governor Hochul’s complaints about the escalating illegal immigrant crisis, calling her “astounding” in her hypocrisy.
“With millions of residents, New York is only dealing with a fraction of what our small border communities face on a daily basis,” stated spokesperson Andrew Mahaleris.
“Instead of complaining about 14,000 migrants being bused to New York City from Texas, Governor Hochul should be calling out her party leader, President Biden, who has been flying plane loads of migrants to New York, often under the cover of night,” he added.
According to the Abbott administration, since April 2022, Texas has transported over 11,900 illegal immigrants to Washington, over 14,800 to New York City, over 8,700 to Chicago, over 3,000 to Philadelphia, over 1,500 to Denver, and most recently, 610 to Los Angeles.
What concerns have local officials in sanctuary cities voiced regarding the strain on their resources and infrastructure caused by the influx of illegal immigrants?
Illegal immigrants in their respective cities, local officials in these “sanctuary cities” have voiced concerns about the strain on their resources and infrastructure. Therefore, the decision to transport illegal immigrants to these cities is seen as a way to alleviate the burden on the border towns and distribute the responsibility more evenly across the state.
However, this move has also raised questions and criticisms from those who argue that it goes against federal immigration laws and undermines the efforts to control illegal immigration. Critics argue that these sanctuary cities, which limit their cooperation with federal immigration authorities, are already attracting illegal immigrants and providing them with a safe haven. Transporting even more undocumented individuals to these cities could further incentivize illegal immigration and create additional challenges for law enforcement.
In response to these concerns, Governor Abbott made it clear that this action is a direct result of President Biden’s failure to secure the border. He emphasized that Texas will continue to deploy buses as needed until the federal government takes appropriate action to address the surge of illegal crossings.
The situation in the border towns of Eagle Pass and El Paso, in particular, highlights the urgency of the issue. Eagle Pass, with a population of around 28,000, has seen over 6,000 illegal immigrants crossing into the city in just two days. This influx puts a significant strain on the city’s resources and requires additional financial support. Similarly, El Paso, which used to receive about 350 to 400 people per day, has now reached its breaking point.
Mayor Leeser of El Paso emphasized the need for a comprehensive immigration reform, highlighting that the current system is broken and does not address the root causes of illegal immigration. He stressed the importance of finding a long-term solution rather than relying on temporary measures.
The transportation of illegal immigrants from the border towns to sanctuary cities represents a temporary solution to the ongoing border crisis. It aims to provide relief to overwhelmed communities and distribute the responsibility more evenly across the state of Texas. However, it also raises
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