Joe Biden heads to El Paso amid migrant crisis along Mexico border; Details here

US President Joe Biden on Sunday is heading to the Texas city of El Paso amid the surge of the migrant crisis along the Mexico border and take a look at the situation. Biden’s visit to El Paso follows the announcement that Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitians and Venezuelans would be sent back to Mexico upon illegal entry to the US.

It is also Biden’s first trip to the southern border since he acquired the presidency in 2021. It also comes ahead of his two-day meetings in Mexico City with North American leaders when he will be exchanging views on immigration along with other related crises.

El Paso is one of the largest American cities which lies on the US-Mexico border and witnesses the arrival of thousands of migrants on a daily basis. Just last month, El Paso mayor Oscar Leeser declared a state of emergency as the administration tried to respond to the intensifying migrant crisis. Due increase in immigrants arriving on the US border, several dozen of people had to sleep on the streets.

What will Joe Biden do in El Paso?

US President Joe Biden is expected to assess the border enforcement operations that are in place at the busiest El Paso port, Bridge of the Americas Port of Entry. As per reports, he is also expected to visit a migrant services centre and meet the local officials, faith and community leaders.

Moreover, POTUS is also expected to urge Congress to fully fund his border security request and pass legislation overhauling the country’s migrant crisis. Biden has previously requested $3.5 billion to tackle the border crisis but Congress approved only $1.6 billion.

FAQs:

1. When will Joe Biden head to El Paso?
   Sunday, January 8, 2023.
2. Where will Biden visit after El Paso?
   After the El Paso trip, Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Mexico for two days.