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Samrob

(4,298 posts)
Mon Aug 15, 2022, 11:47 PM Aug 2022

Why can't Biden use military bases or portions of them to house the immigrants that are being sent

to DC and NYC by the governors of AZ and TX temporally. After a short respite, I would fly them back to AZ and TX with Federal housing.

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Why can't Biden use military bases or portions of them to house the immigrants that are being sent (Original Post) Samrob Aug 2022 OP
They should be sent on their way. idahoblue Aug 2022 #1
Abbott made it more likely they'll be able to stay in the country. Nevilledog Aug 2022 #2
Probably because the bases up north aren't equipped. LeftInTX Aug 2022 #3
Because he wants Democrats to win in November Polybius Aug 2022 #4

idahoblue

(377 posts)
1. They should be sent on their way.
Mon Aug 15, 2022, 11:55 PM
Aug 2022

Abbott allowed them to bypass the immigration process. Let’s finish what he started. Almost all immigrants have a final destination planned. Give them transportation to their parents, auntie, friend, cousin, whoever is waiting for them. Problem solved with humanity.

LeftInTX

(25,314 posts)
3. Probably because the bases up north aren't equipped.
Tue Aug 16, 2022, 12:02 AM
Aug 2022

The ones in San Antonio are...sorta.... Lackland is an evacuation shelter. It gets used for all sorts thing. (Afghan refugee processing was the most recent)
We also have various federal facilities in South Texas. Keep in mind, these facilities are not the best. I don't believe Texas can turn them away if DC sends them here.

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