The number of families illegally crossing the border hit a new record in April, worsening a crisis overwhelming communities, shelters and border officials
DONNA, Texas—After tens of thousands of families streamed across America’s southern border late last year, a Catholic charity in Tucson, Ariz., opened a monastery to house asylum-seeking migrants whom federal agents released. The 66,000-square-foot space is now full. The recent discovery of an unused closet caused excitement.
Another 113,797 people in families had crossed this year by the end of March, and border agents in El Paso, Texas, housed some under a bridge. Last month, Yuma, Ariz., declared an emergency after a converted...
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