Cowen told the Associated Press that he plans to attend, while Garza said he would have more details on Monday about his plans. Notably, the Democratic mayor of Eagle Pass, the Texas-Mexico border town where the number of migrants led to a state-federal clash over border security, had not received an invitation as of Sunday. A White House spokesman did not immediately return a request for comment on other mayors who were invited to the announcement. The unilateral action is expected even as the number of border crossings at the southern U.S. border has declined since December, due in large part to Mexico's escalated enforcement efforts. Immigration remains a concern for voters ahead of the November elections, with Republicans eager to punish Biden electorally over the issue.

Source: New York Times June 02, 2024 22:53 UTC