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US mayors take action to slow influx of migrants arriving from Texas

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Published on 01 Jan 2024 / In News & Politics

Mayors of so-called sanctuary cities in the US are taking action to slow the influx of migrants coming to them from Texas. Authorities at the southern US border encountered a record number of migrants in December, seeing the highest monthly total recorded in more than 20 years. For months, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent thousands of migrants to certain cities led by Democrats, resulting in turmoil and straining resources. The mayors of Chicago, Denver and New York City are asking the federal government for help. They are also demanding coordinated drop-offs with exact times and locations to dedicate the appropriate resources.

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