EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — El Paso County commissioners have expressed concern about the growing number of immigrant deaths in the region, with more than 100 deaths caused by individuals attempting to enter the United States illegally.
“The reason this is happening is completely political,” said County Commissioner David Stout, who represents south-central El Paso. Because we elected these officials.” It only enforces border and immigration policies. ”
At a recent meeting, Stout criticized the lengthy process the U.S. uses to admit immigrants, arguing that individuals are forced to resort to alternative means, including smuggling, to cross the border. did.
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