Texas’ migrant buses were meant to send a message about immigration and antagonize Democrats. But the program is also helping migrants get across the U.S. for free.
, immigration rights experts say the Republican governor who is working to crack down on illegal immigration is actually establishing one of the nation’s most generous publicly funded services to assist immigrants entering the country.
Nuñez added that nonprofits often try to provide the transportation to get immigrants to their desired destinations but lack the funds to serve everyone who needs it. Instead, they can help them purchase transportation if the migrant already has the money. The mayors in the cities have blasted Abbott for the busing policy and said that their social services have been overrun by the influx. Abbott has expressed delight over their complaints, noting that those same Democrats have been dismissive of Republicans who have raised the same concerns along the border. Abbott escalated his feud with New York Mayor Eric Adams last week with aChicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called the policy “racist” but said the city would welcome the new arrivals.
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