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Nonprofit organization helping asylum seekers in Eagle Pass
Read full article: Nonprofit organization helping asylum seekers in Eagle PassEAGLE PASS, Texas – The nonprofit organization Mission: Border Hope in Eagle Pass is working closely with U.S. Border Patrol to help asylum seekers who are being released after they’ve been processed. But of course, it’s a lot of family units, people with children, pregnant moms,” said Valeria Wheeler, executive director of Mission: Border Hope. The mayor of Eagle Pass said the increase of asylum seekers and migrants is putting a significant strain on Border Patrol agents. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it is constructing a facility to hold migrants who cross the border in Eagle Pass. CBP released the following statement:“CBP is currently constructing a soft sided facility in Eagle Pass, TX to help accommodate migrants in our custody.