{"id":2041199,"date":"2023-09-22T09:42:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T13:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-mayor-warns-of-robberies-home-invasions-as-city-flooded-with-illegal-immigrants\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T09:43:17","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T13:43:17","slug":"texas-mayor-warns-of-robberies-home-invasions-as-city-flooded-with-illegal-immigrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-mayor-warns-of-robberies-home-invasions-as-city-flooded-with-illegal-immigrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas mayor issues warning about rise in robberies and home invasions due to influx of illegal immigrants."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-mayor-warns-of-robberies-home-invasions-as-city-flooded-with-illegal-immigrants%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041199&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Democrat\u200d Mayor of\u2063 Eagle Pass, Texas, Warns of Migrant Chaos Engulfing City<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Democrat mayor of Eagle Pass, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Texas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senators-threaten-to-veto-biden-nominees-over-admins-refusal-to-enforce-sanctions\/\" title=\"Senators Threaten To Veto Biden Nominees Over Admin\u2019s Refusal To Enforce Sanctions\">expressed grave concerns<\/a>\u200c about the\u200d safety \u200dof his constituents as illegal immigrants continue to flood over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/southern-border\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">southern border<\/a>. According to Mayor\u200b Rolando Salinas, his city of 28,500 is expected to absorb an additional \u20644,000-9,000 illegal\u200c immigrants in\u2064 the coming days,\u200d on\u200c top of the thousands who have already crossed into and through the city. The situation has reached a critical point, with approximately 11,500 \u200billegal immigrants having\u2064 already entered Eagle Pass \u200cin the past 10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Nation of Laws<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mayor Salinas emphasized the importance of \u200cupholding the \u2063law and entering the country through \u200dthe proper channels. He stated, &#8220;If they&#8217;re going to come, they must enter\u2063 through the port of entry. I know people are desperate, but this is \u2063a nation of laws.&#8221; \u2063The mayor highlighted the overwhelming strain \u2063on local law enforcement and emergency services, who are struggling to cope with the influx of migrants. He added, &#8220;Our cops are overwhelmed. Our firefighters are responding \u200dto calls for care for migrants. \u200bWe don&#8217;t have the resources to handle this.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Surge of Violence<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Videos from the border depict a continuous stream of foreign nationals crossing into the U.S., with many entering\u2062 through Eagle Pass. The Biden administration has \u2062faced criticism for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-mayor-warns-of-robberies-home-invasions-as-city-flooded-with-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"Texas mayor issues warning about rise in robberies and home invasions due to influx of illegal immigrants.\">allegedly removing razor \u2064wire installed<\/a> by Texas to deter crossings. Valeria Wheeler, executive director of the Mission Border Hope Center in Eagle\u2064 Pass, revealed that the influx of illegal \u2062immigrants has brought an increase in violence, particularly \u200damong single men. \u2064She \u200dstated, &#8220;Mostly, we are seeing \u200dsingle men. From Sunday to Wednesday, we \u2064had six incidents of violence in the shelter \u2013 shoving, shouting,\u2062 hitting our staff. These people rode a train to get \u200dhere. They are deeply\u2064 in survival mode. They&#8217;re very defensive. We&#8217;ve never had\u200d violence before.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Taking Action<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">City officials are \u2063hoping that a new law allowing troopers to arrest trespassers on city property will help alleviate the crisis. Mayor Salinas has already declared a state of emergency in response to the escalating situation. In addition, President Biden announced that an additional 800 National Guard troops would be deployed to the southern border to assist with logistics and other functions. However, illegal \u200ccrossings at the southern border have \u200cremained alarmingly\u200d high throughout the Biden administration, with the approach largely focused on processing and releasing large \u200bnumbers of illegal immigrants into \u2063the U.S. with \u200bdistant court dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE\u2064 TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the \u2062concerns Mayor Salinas has regarding the influx of illegal immigrants in Eagle Pass?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Is\u2062 a nation of laws, and we must respect those laws.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Salinas expressed concern that the influx of illegal immigrants is overwhelming\u200d\u200d the city&#8217;s resources\u200b and putting a strain on\u200d\u2062 the community. He pointed out that Eagle \u2064Pass is a small city\u200b with limited \u200bresources,\u200b and it simply \u200dcannot handle such a large number of people\u200d entering illegally. The result is a strain on \u2062housing, healthcare, and public safety services, as well as an increased risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/treasury-secretary-janet-yellen-we-have-to-consider-rising-inflation-rates-when-doing-stimulus-package\/\" title=\"Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: \u2018We Have To Consider\u2019 Rising Inflation Rates When Doing Stimulus Package\">public health issues<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Public Safety Concerns<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Salinas highlighted the public safety risks that come with the influx of illegal immigrants. He mentioned an incident that occurred recently in which a group of migrants, including suspected criminals, attempted to cross into Eagle Pass. \u200dThe situation escalated into a stand-off with law enforcement, putting both\u2063 migrants and\u200c officers at risk. Salinas stressed that it is not only a matter of protecting \u2063his constituents but also of ensuring the safety of the migrants themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lack of available resources and manpower\u200d to deal with the surge in illegal immigration is a serious concern for Salinas. He called\u2063 on federal authorities to \u200bstep in and provide the necessary assistance to address the situation. Salinas believes that border security is a federal responsibility and that local \u2064municipalities should not have to bear the burden of dealing with such a crisis on their own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Solutions<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mayor Salinas urged\u200c lawmakers to come together and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-manchin-says-ending-the-filibuster-would-cause-serious-problems\/\" title=\"Sen. Manchin says ending the filibuster would cause \u2018serious problems\u2019\">find bipartisan solutions<\/a> to the ongoing immigration issue. He emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration reform to address the root \u200dcauses of illegal immigration and provide a clear path for those seeking to enter the country \u200clegally. Salinas advocated for a system that prioritizes border security while also acknowledging the economic and humanitarian factors that drive migration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the meantime, Salinas and his \u200cteam \u200dare\u200c working tirelessly to manage the influx of illegal immigrants and ensure the safety \u2063of the community. He expressed gratitude for\u2064 the support and \u200dresilience shown by the people of Eagle \u2062Pass amid these challenging circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Wake-up Call<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The situation in Eagle Pass is a wake-up call for the nation as \u200da whole. \u200bIt highlights \u2064the dire consequences\u2064 of a broken immigration system and the urgent need for action. The problems facing this small Texas city are not unique; communities along the southern border are grappling with similar challenges as they struggle to cope with the overwhelming number of illegal immigrants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is time for lawmakers to set aside partisan politics\u2062 and come up with effective \u200csolutions that protect the rule \u200dof law and address the underlying issues \u200ddriving illegal immigration. The safety and well-being of American citizens, as well as the migrants themselves, depend on it.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eagle Pass, Texas&#8217; Democrat mayor, Rolando Salinas, expressed concerns about rising robberies and home invasions due to the influx of illegal immigrants crossing the southern border. He anticipates his city of 28,500 to accommodate 4,000-9,000 more immigrants in the coming days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":2041200,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041199","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041199","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/200"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041199"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041199\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041200"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041199"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041199"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041199"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}