U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION HAS OPENED TWO TEMPORARY FACILITIES ON THE BORDER WITH MEXICO TO HELP DEAL WITH THE INFLUX OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS. THEY’RE LOCATED IN EL PASO AND DONNA, TEXAS…NEAR MCALLEN.
THE TENT FACILITIES, COSTING 37 MILLION DOLLARS, CAN EACH ACCOMMODATE UP TO 500 INDIVIDUALS. C-B-P OFFICIALS SAY THE FACILITIES ARE WEATHER-PROOF AND CLIMATE CONTROLLED…AND PROVIDE AREAS FOR SLEEPING, EATING, RECREATION AND PERSONAL HYGIENE.
