Philadelphia welcomed 28 migrants after what Mayor Jim Kenney called an 'irresponsible and callous' political stunt by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to ship them to sanctuary cities across the country.
Migrants sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott arrive near Philadelphia's 30th Street Station Wednesday. Photo: Joe Lamberti/APon a bus from Texas on Wednesday morning were headed to other states, while several may stay, according to city officials and local reports.Philadelphia welcomed 28 migrants after what Mayor Jim Kenney called an "irresponsible and callous" political stunt by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to ship them to sanctuary cities across the country.
About 20 migrants were shuttled to a city welcome center in North Philadelphia, where they were provided with food, drinks, blankets, coats and space to rest. Many were in the city for only a short time, traveling to states including New York, Connecticut and Maryland, city officials said. Some made arrangements to be picked up by relatives.Thousands of migrants have been transported from Texas to predominantly Democrat-run cities across the U.S. after Gov. Abbott and other Republican governors sought to challenge President Biden's border policies,
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