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FOX NewsOct 01, 2023
Texas: El Paso at 'Breaking Point' Amid Surge in Migrants, Refugees
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The Facts
An unprecedented increase in migrants and refugees crossing into the US from Mexico has pushed El Paso, the most populous city in West Texas, to "breaking point," Mayor Oscar Leeser said on Saturday.
According to Leeser, at least 2K migrants have been claiming asylum each day — a significant rise from the 350-400 daily arrivals just six weeks ago.
The Spin
Left narrative
If the US is serious about improving the situation at the border, Washington must fix its broken immigration system and create a straightforward pathway to citizenship. By allowing migrants to enter into the US legally, the Biden admin. would not only clear immigration-related backlogs but also address labor shortages and the inflation that has been plaguing the country for decades. Additionally, more must be done to speed up asylum applications and protect vulnerable applicants who remain camped at the border.
Right narrative
Foreign labor is a burden on the country, not a cure for economy-wide inflation, because immigrants use more in public services than they pay in taxes and depress the wages of low-skill Americans. The effects of the increasing numbers of illegal and undocumented migrants continues to ripple across the country, with the scenes at border cities reminiscent of conflict-torn countries. The US Congress must re-instate the Remain in Mexico policy, which effectively tackled illegal immigration and asylum fraud.
