Biden Administration Faces Backlash Over Immigration Flights to Texas

The Biden Administration is under fire for its decision to transport hundreds of illegal immigrants weekly from California to Texas, a move that has sparked outrage among Texas leaders. Reports indicate that as many as 600 illegal immigrants are being flown from California's sanctuary cities to Texas, specifically to Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley, on charter flights that occur four times a week. This operation is estimated to cost taxpayers around $80,000 per flight. The flights are reportedly a response to the overwhelming influx of illegal immigrants in San Diego, which has seen a significant rise in border crossings in recent months. Critics argue that this strategy not only undermines Texas's efforts to secure its border but also shifts the burden of immigration enforcement onto the state. Texas officials have implemented various measures to deter illegal crossings, only to see individuals circumvent these efforts by entering through California and subsequently being flown to Texas. The situation has been described as a "slap in the face" to Texas, with local leaders expressing frustration over the federal government's handling of immigration. They contend that the Biden Administration's actions are unfair to Texas taxpayers, who are left to bear the financial burden of what some are calling a "Biden/Harris travel agency" for illegal immigrants. The ongoing controversy highlights the complexities and challenges surrounding immigration policy in the United States.