Thanks to the national coverage of the targeted overrun in Sylacauga, our state and national elected officials are getting more focused on issuing statements and making promises to investigate citizens’ concerns. But some of the responses to this crisis are still disheartening.
The Fairhope City Council heard from concerned citizens Monday night following what Mayor Sherry Sullivan called rumors about a possible influx of immigrants.
A letter sent to the Biden administration from the Welcoming Refugees campaign is gaining traction in Alabama after a Fairhope City Councilman and two State Representatives' names were attached to it.
Sylacauga Mayor Jim Heigl addressed concerns after residents witnessed an influx of immigrants being bused in.
Alan Regalado, the public affairs specialist for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told 1819 News processing such a large number of individuals has been overwhelming at times. He said the answer to the problem starts at polling places.
This is our house, and we must protect it. We must restore order at the border so that we can continue to be a blessing to others.