El Paso, Texas is preparing to declare a state of emergency in response to the ongoing border crisis, as it appears that the situation will worsen after Title 42 is repealed next Monday.
The emergency declaration will be voted on by the city council next week, allowing the city to obtain state and federal cash to confront the rise in illegal border crossings.
NEW: Border Patrol in El Paso sector report there were more than 1,200 illegals crossings in their sector yesterday alone. They included Haitians, Cubans, Nicaraguans, and some from Turkey. @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/wYeXNf3jeJ
— Bill Melugin (@BillFOXLA) May 15, 2022
While there has been an increase in illegal border crossings in the El Paso Sector since the beginning of the crisis, it has not been on the same scale as other sectors such as Del Rio and the Rio Grande Valley.
The El Paso region has two barriers between Texas and Mexico, and the Trump wall system covers much of the territory, which is one reason for illegal immigrants crossing in higher numbers in other areas. In comparison to other sections of northern Mexico, many cartels rule the Juarez area.
Buses tried to block us again from shooting the migrant flights at El Paso International but Luis got low and shot under the fence.
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) May 18, 2022
Parents had zip ties around their wrists – and they were with their kids. Some little ones were emotional – holding parents zip tied hands. pic.twitter.com/qlKqDfI4JP
According to reports, Border Patrol released roughly 100 migrants seeking refuge into downtown El Paso on Sunday when they and charitable shelters ran out of room.
With the projected surge after May 23, the city is aiming to boost shelter capacity.
