DALLAS, Texas– Migrant shelters in Texas have reported a decrease in occupancy rates following changes in U.S. border policies.
This reduction in migrant arrivals is attributed to policy adjustments implemented during the Trump administration and continued under the Biden administration.
Family shelters and migrant facilities in Texas have observed a decline in the number of individuals seeking asylum.
Shelter officials in Dallas confirmed that many facilities are operating below capacity, a contrast to previous years when shelters often operated at full capacity.
Fewer migrants are being processed and sent to shelters by Customs and Border Protection agents due to the revised policies.
Immigration attorneys and humanitarian workers have also noted the impact of these policies, including longer wait times for asylum claim processing.
Federal authorities are assessing the impact of the current border policies while balancing enforcement efforts with international asylum obligations.
Local organizations in Texas are adjusting their operations to meet the current demand, reallocating resources as necessary.