The Mayor of Tukwila declared state of emergency Friday to address the growing number of migrants living at a local church.The pastor at Riverton Park United Me
Image of tents being used by migrants legally seeking asylum at Riverton Park United Methodist Church in Tukwila. The Mayor of Tukwila declared state of emergency Friday to address the growing number of migrants living at a local church.
The City of Tukwila said the number of migrants at the church has increased from 50 to nearly 200 people the past 10 months. The church has created shelter both inside and outside for the migrants that have been coming from Venezuela and Angola. All of them are legally seeking asylum in this country. "Addressing the needs of asylum seekers is bigger than one city and requires leadership and support from King County, the State of Washington, and the Federal Government," said Mayor Ekberg in a statement.
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