Feds Lean On Cash-Strapped Border Towns To COVID Test Migrants

Migrants arriving in El Paso are not being tested for COVID-19 by Border Patrol, leaving local volunteer groups to handle testing and quarantine. The local government and nonprofits are burdened with responsibilities that some believe should be managed by the federal government. Political tensions arise as Texas Governor Greg Abbott is criticized for not allowing FEMA funds for testing. Despite the challenges, local officials and volunteers continue to manage the situation, with the federal government promising to step in if needed.

What are the implications of not testing migrants before they are released?

In what ways has the situation in El Paso been described as a humanitarian crisis?