Border cities overwhelmed by influx of migrants, while additional measures aim to ease pressures
- A surge of migrants, particularly Venezuelans, is straining resources in Texas border towns like Eagle Pass.
- The Biden administration expanded Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, enabling hundreds of thousands to legally work.
- Republican governors continue busing migrants to Democratic cities to protest immigration policies.
- New York City has admitted over 90,000 migrants so far in 2023, leading to a shelter crisis.
- Mayors and governors are urging more federal assistance, though the White House insists Congress must act.