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Mississippi Board Rejects Proposal to House Illegal Immigrant Children in Hotels

‘It was clear that Tunica County’s health care, transportation, and other services were not prepared for this sudden influx,’ Sen. John Wicker said.
Mississippi Board Rejects Proposal to House Illegal Immigrant Children in Hotels
Illegal immigrants walk along the highway through Arriaga in Chiapas state, Southern Mexico, on Jan. 8, 2024. Edgar H. Clemente/AP Photo
Matt McGregor
Matt McGregor
Reporter
6/5/2024|Updated: 6/5/2024
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A Tunica, Mississippi, board of supervisors has rejected a proposal to support housing unaccompanied illegal immigrant children in two abandoned casino hotels.
On May 30, the board voted 3-2 against supporting the controversial plan which brought resistance from Mississippi officials and residents.
Matt McGregor
Matt McGregor
Reporter
Matt McGregor is an Epoch Times reporter who covers general U.S. news and features. Send him your story ideas: [email protected]
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