Philadelphia officials confirmed community partner organizations notified them to expect approximately 52 individuals from Texas seeking asylum.
On the campaign trail, just before the election, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Del Rio, among other areas, was overwhelmed with migrants.
City Councilmember-At-Large David Oh argues it’s a complicated issue. "I think it’s unfair to expect small towns and other places to handle all those persons crossing the border. I understand they’re trying to bring attention to their problem, but there’s no coordination."
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