District 1 Councilwoman Remarks on Migrant Resource Center Discussion

Published on March 07, 2024

SAN ANTONIO (March 7, 2024) — Today, City Council discussed the status of operations at the Migrant Resource Center. Councilwoman Kaur released the following statement:

“I am tremendously grateful for the partnership between the City, Catholic Charities, and the Food Bank. We’re fortunate to have such dedicated partners supporting our local migrant response.

“The residents of the Shearer Hills/Ridgeview neighborhood, which abuts the Migrant Resource Center, deserves recognition for their patience and understanding as we try to both provide shelter to the travelers and maintain an orderly area. I am heartened by the residents’ continued compassion and am committed to resolving the concerns they have reported.

“Federal leadership in the White House and Congress are urged to continue funding the Migrant Resource Center’s operations and reform our outdated, inadequate immigration system.”