The proposal, which has now cleared both houses of the Legislature, poses a direct challenge to the federal government’s authority over policing the borders.
Tag: Border Patrol (US)
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Influx of Migrants Without Money or Connections Strains El Paso, Texas
The pressure felt in one Texas city reflects an increasingly untenable situation all along the border with Mexico.
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Officials Scramble to Respond as Migrants Overwhelm Texas City
The mayor of Eagle Pass said 2,500 migrants arrived in one day, part of a recent surge in crossings along the border that has taxed local, state and federal resources.