A tragic incident occurred involving a migrant child who was being transported out of Texas.
According to emergency officials, the child fell ill during the journey to Chicago and despite receiving immediate medical attention, tragically passed away at a hospital.
The Texas Department of Emergency Management stated that prior to departure from Brownsville, temperature checks and health questionnaires were conducted for all passengers on the bus, and no one displayed any signs of illness.
The cause of death has not been disclosed, and the state of Texas has not released any information regarding the child's citizenship. This unfortunate news comes shortly after Texas celebrated the milestone of transporting 30,000 migrants as part of Governor Greg Abbott's bussing campaign. The campaign aims to alleviate the strain caused by the border crisis that has unfolded under President Biden's administration.
Critics argue that the bussing initiative is cruel and takes advantage of vulnerable undocumented immigrants. However, supporters contend that it has not only helped distribute the burden of the unprecedented surge in migration but has also compelled Democrats to exert pressure on President Biden to take action.
Texas authorities have emphasized that migrants are given the choice to participate in the bussing program. In the case of the bus carrying the deceased child, the migrants had signed a waiver indicating their voluntary decision to travel to Chicago.
According to Texas authorities, each bus is equipped with provisions such as food and water, which are distributed during the journey. The buses also make stops for refueling and driver changes, allowing migrants to purchase additional supplies or disembark if needed.
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