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12th Migrant Bus From Texas Arrives On Labor Day
Migrants who arrived in Los Angeles minutes prior disembark a bus to enter St. Anthony’s Croation Catholic Church to receive support services on Thursday, July 13, 2023.
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Another bus from Texas carrying 43 asylum seekers arrived in Los Angeles on Labor Day.
The details: It was the 12th bus in nearly 3 months sent here under a strategy by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to send asylum seekers to Democratic-led states.
Aboard the bus that arrived today were people from Russia, Venezuela, Honduras, Mexico, Columbia and Guatemala — 21 of them are children, including a year-old infant.
The arrival of 43 asylum seekers to LA on Labor Day should underscore the main request by our new neighbors: to be self-sufficient. Migrants want to contribute but they need work permits. The Biden Administration can do better to expedite process.
— CHIRLA (@CHIRLA) September 4, 2023
City council's action: Last week, the Los Angeles City Council passed a motion requesting the City Attorney's office to look into potential legal action against Abbott.
Go deeper: Local groups appeal for help as more migrant buses arrive from Texas
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