Texas has transported more than 13,000 migrants to Democrat-led cities.
bus carrying 28 migrants from Texas arrived in Philadelphia
“In general, people feel relieved. We want them to know that they have a home here,” said Philadelphia City Council member Helen Gym, who accompanied several of the migrants onto a second bus taking them to a site where their needs could be assessed. Advocates who greeted the group, which included 21 adults, said it was not clear how long the bus journey took, but one said it would typically take about 40 hours.
Texas has transported more than 13,000 migrants to those cities since April. Abbott has sent the buses to Democratic-led cities as a way to maximize exposure over what he says is inaction by the Biden administration over high numbers of migrants crossing on the southern border.Abbott last week with a record-tying third term as Texas governor
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bus carrying immigrants from Texas to arrive in Philly on WednesdayPhiladelphia officials and immigrant-assistance groups are preparing to welcome a bus of 38 migrants to the city early Wednesday morning. The migrants, originally from Central and South America, have been sent from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Read more »
Immigrants sent to Philly by Texas governor arrive at 30th Street Station'Governor Abbott’s busing efforts serve as a ploy to wreak social discord and spread misinformation,' one immigrant leader said.
Read more »
Immigrants sent to Philly by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott arrive at 30th Street StationA bus carrying about 38 immigrants, sent from Texas by Gov. Greg Abbott, arrived at 30th Street Station this morning. Immigration advocates said it was a cruel trick played on innocent people who are legally in the U.S.
Read more »
Best in Texas poll (11/14): TCU, Texas still on top; A&M hits rock bottomTexas A&M hit a new low last week after falling to No. 7 in our weekly Best in Texas poll. One week later, the Aggies reached rock bottom. Following a...
Read more »
North Texas apprenticeship programs address child care shortagesNicole Ellis teaches preschoolers about shapes, numbers, colors and how to read and write five days a week — students mold Play-Doh into shapes and call out...
Read more »
Gov. Greg Abbott invokes 'invasion clauses' in border security pushTexas governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that he is invoking the Invasion Clauses of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions in his latest effort to protect the Texas-Mexico border.
Read more »