Los Angeles welcomed another group of migrants from Texas on Saturday, marking the 10th busload to arrive since June 14, according to an announcement from Mayor Karen Bass’ office.
“This morning, at around 11:08 AM PT, a bus carrying migrants from Texas arrived, making it the 10th bus to do so,” said Zach Seidl, the deputy mayor of communications and spokesperson for Bass.
He added, “In line with the plan established earlier this year, the city has been working closely with various departments, the county, nonprofit organizations, and our faith partners. Upon learning about the bus yesterday, we promptly implemented our plan.”
Specific details about the number of migrants on the recent bus and their exact origin and destination have not been disclosed at this time.
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has been coordinating these trips due to the overwhelming influx of immigrants crossing the border from Mexico.
In a statement made when the first bus arrived in Los Angeles back in June, Abbott expressed, “Texas’ small border towns continue to be overwhelmed and inundated with thousands of individuals illegally crossing into Texas from Mexico, all because President Biden has failed to secure the border.”
Abbott further stated, “Los Angeles is a prominent destination for migrants, especially with its self-declared sanctuary city status. Our border communities are at the forefront of President Biden’s border crisis, and Texas will persist in offering the much-needed assistance until he takes action to secure the border.”
The Los Angeles City Council officially moved to establish the city as a “Sanctuary City” on June 9.
On August 18, a council committee authorized an investigation by the City Attorney’s Office to determine if any crimes were committed on or before June 14 when Abbott sent 42 migrants to Los Angeles.
