The LA City Council is pushing for a probe into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his busing of migrants, including whether the city can pursue a lawsuit.
Official bring new blankets into St. Anthony's Croatian Catholic Church in Los Angeles on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.The Los Angeles City Council is pushing for a probe into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his busing of migrants to the city, including whether he has committed any crime and if the city can pursue a lawsuit.bused dozens of migrants from Texas to Los Angeles
Both motions, which passed 13-0, were filed on June 16 -- two days after the first bus originating from McAllen, Texas, arrived in LA carrying 42 migrants, including 18 minors, according to the motions. On June 9, the council approved a motion that would limit city resources from being used in federal immigration enforcement. The ordinance would need to be drafted by the city attorney's office and returned to the council for a vote.
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