The United States on Saturday reopened a border crossing in Texas after shutting it down because thousands of illegal immigrants streamed into the area. The immigrants crossed the Rio Grande River and entered Del Rio, a small Texas border city. Some 30,000 were encountered between Sept. 9 and Sept. 24, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The high number overwhelmed local resources, including health care facilities, officials told The Epoch Times. In response to the crisis, DHS closed the Del Rio Port of Entry, which is reached through the International Bridge. A camp under the bridge held many of the immigrants, though it was completely cleared out on Friday. Customs and Border Protection said the reopening was due to the immigrants being processed into the country, moved elsewhere, or deported. The agency said in a statement that public safety has been “restored” and the immigrant flow has been …
US Reopens Border Crossing in Texas After Clearing Immigrant Camp
September 25, 2021
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