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'No camping rule' goes into effect as hundreds of migrants remain on streets of El Paso

Migrants outside of Sacred Heart Church in south-central El Paso on May 1, 2023. (KFOX14/CBS4)

Mayor Oscar Leeser's state of emergency declaration for the city of El Paso went into effect Monday in response to the large flow of migrants crossing the U.S-Mexico border.

At a press conference on Sunday, city officials said they will begin enforcing a no camping ordinance to address the large amount of migrant sleeping on the streets of El Paso.

Despite that statement from officials, hundreds of migrants were seen Monday morning around the perimeter of the Sacred Heart Church in south-central El Paso.

Around lunch time, less migrants were seen outside the front of the church.

There has been an increased law enforcement presence in the area.

Officers with the El Paso Police Department, U.S Customs and Border Patrol and Texas Department of Public Safety have been spotted patrolling the area throughout the morning and early afternoon.

The city's Environmental Services staff was also seen in the area.

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City officials on Sunday said they would be opening shelters as needed.

However, migrants must have processing paperwork to be accepted into a city-run shelter.

There will also be 24-hour security provided for the safety of both migrants and the public.

The large flow of migrants comes as a result of the expected end of Title 42 policy on May 11.

El Paso County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Monday morning at 9:30 a.m. to discuss what response the county will have to the migration surges.

Count on KFOX14 to continue proving coverage on the ongoing migrant crisis.

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