Denver warns of record migrant counts as Texas sends more buses

Emma, a migrant supporter, participates in a demonstration near Broadway and Alameda Avenue that called on the city and Colorado's governor to continue sheltering migrants — Emma, a migrant supporter, participates in a demonstration near Broadway and Alameda Avenue that called on the city and Colorado’s governor to continue sheltering migrants and working with nonprofits to aid efforts in Denver on May 25, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

By Saja Hindi | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: September 27, 2023 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: September 27, 2023 at 9:08 AM MDT

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sent more than 10 buses transporting migrants to Denver in the last week, Mayor Mike Johnston said Tuesday as he expressed worry that the number of arrivals could reach an all-time high.

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Denver mayor Mike Johnston warns migrant counts could “eclipse” previous highs as Texas sends more buses

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has sent more than 10 buses of migrants to Denver in the last week

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