El Paso sees more record 22K migrants released onto streets in November

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The city of El Paso saw more than 22,000 migrants released out on its streets in November, the highest number since the releases began back in September.

That is according to an update received by the El Paso County City Council Monday, Dec. 5.

Daily releases in November ranged from 600 to 1,000 through the month, for a total of 22,700 in November.

The city is still waiting on reimbursement for $7.25 million from FEMA to cover housing and transporting migrants.