The Democrat mayor of Del Rio, Bruno Lozano, says they do not have the resources to house and care for illegal immigrants being released into their community because of policies by the Biden administration.
Lozano says:
“I am pleading and requesting with you to please put a halt to any measures regarding the release of immigrants awaiting court dates, into the city of Del Rio and surrounding areas...
I will have no choice but to use extreme measures with an emergency declaration as the mayor of the City of Del Rio, Texas to refuse the entrances of migrants awaiting court dates into the city of Del Rio...
I am asking to please stop...
Our nonprofits, our churches are running thin with resources to provide to our very own citizens. Additionally, we have been burdened with the inadequate communication systems throughout the entire area, which has impacted our ability to respond and coordinate limited resources and distribution...
I cannot mix the migrant population with Del Rio residents that are extremely vulnerable and have been displaced due to the extreme weather. We may be a small town that is off of your radar, but we are a community of 50,000 people who need your attention."
Releasing the migrant population without any COVID-19 protection protocols is undermining your commitment to the stance against COVID-19.”
Lozano says the city has been relying on municipal buildings to not only house citizens who have struggled with the recent frigid weather and lack of resources but to distribute vaccines as well.