Daily News | Philly receives first bus of immigrants from Texas in four months, readies for more arrivals
A bus carrying immigrants who crossed the border into Texas arrived in Philadelphia early Wednesday, sent by Gov. Greg Abbott as part of his ongoing effort to target northern sanctuary cities.
President Joe Biden took office promising to create a more humane immigration system, but in fact has continued some Trump policies, including Title 42, a World War II health law allows the government to expel people in the name of stopping communicable diseases.The trip to Philadelphia was not smooth, according to people who disembarked on Wednesday. Some children developed stomach problems from the prepackaged military meals that were provided to them.
”The economic situation [in Venezuela] forced us to come, and it’s a shame because it’s a beautiful country,” she said. “But I’m ready to seek the necessary paperwork and begin working.”The other 26 migrants headed to the city-run welcome center to arrange pickups and travel to New York and other nearby cities — and to grab a bite of hot food for the first time since Monday afternoon, when the bus departed.
“They should support the asylum seekers, and then make work permits available for them as soon as possible,” she said.. Abbott’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment early Wednesday. The Trump administration used Title 42 it to override asylum, a legal means to stay in the United States for those facing persecution in their homelands. The administration sent people who entered the southern border back to their home country or, more often, to Mexico.
During roughly seven weeks, 838 immigrants arrived here, according to city officials. Almost all moved on, connecting with family in surrounding states.
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