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politics-immigration1 year ago

Border Chaos: White House Blames Texas Officials for Migrant Confrontations

The Biden administration blamed Texas Governor Greg Abbott and former President Donald Trump for chaotic scenes at the border, where migrants tore down razor wire and rushed guards, leaving Texas National Guard members injured. The White House press secretary's comments were muddled, blaming Abbott for the chaos and criticizing congressional Republicans for not moving forward with a Biden-backed immigration bill. The administration ignored how border crossings have dropped in areas where Abbott deployed extra resources and how razor wire and barriers have deterred migrants from entering dangerous areas. Texas has been in a legal battle with the federal government over a state law allowing the arrest of migrants crossing the border illegally, and Abbott's spokesman criticized Biden's open border policies for encouraging unsafe and illegal crossings.

via New York Post |
#border-chaos#border-security#immigration-bill
music-festival-controversy1 year ago

"Controversy Erupts as Bands Withdraw from SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship"

South by Southwest clashed with Texas Governor Greg Abbott after he demanded artists who pulled out of the festival due to US Army involvement not return to Texas, with the festival asserting its respect for the artists' right to free speech. Numerous bands and artists have dropped out in opposition to the US Army's sponsorship, citing protest against its support for Israel. Despite accepting the artists' decisions, SXSW has chosen to maintain its US Army sponsorship to explore emerging technologies and ideas in the defense space, leading to further backlash from artists and ongoing controversy.

via Business Insider|
#artists-boycott#military-sponsorship#music-festival-controversy
politics2 years ago

Mayor Adams Sounds Alarm on NYC Migrant Crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned that the ongoing migrant crisis will "destroy" the city and criticized President Biden for not providing federal assistance. Adams expressed frustration at the lack of support from the White House as the city has received over 110,000 migrants in the past year. He also criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott for busing illegal border crossers to New York and other liberal cities. The financial cost of housing and providing for the migrants has put a strain on the city's resources, with a $12 billion deficit that will impact all services. A majority of New Yorkers view the migrant crisis as a serious problem and want to stop the flow from the southern border. Republican Representative Elise Stefanik also criticized the Biden administration's border policies and called for stronger border security measures.

via New York Post |
#mayor-eric-adams#migrant-crisis#new-york-city