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Texas is already policing the Mexican border ? and will play an outsize role in any Trump plan to crack down on immigration


Published on 2025-01-18 15:00:39 - MSN
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  • Over the past half-decade, the state of Texas has been pushing an evolution in the administration and enforcement of immigration law. Stepping into a traditional federal role, state lawmakers in 2023 passed Senate Bill 4,

The article from MSN discusses Texas's significant role in border security, particularly under the leadership of Governor Greg Abbott, who has implemented stringent measures to control immigration along the Mexican border. Texas has been actively policing the border through Operation Lone Star, which involves deploying state troopers, National Guard members, and installing physical barriers like razor wire and floating barriers in the Rio Grande. This initiative has not only been a response to perceived federal inaction but also aligns with former President Donald Trump's immigration policies. If Trump were to return to office, Texas's current strategies could serve as a blueprint for a broader national crackdown on immigration. The article highlights the political and legal battles surrounding these measures, including conflicts with the Biden administration over the authority to enforce immigration laws, and the potential for these state-led efforts to expand if Trump's policies are reinstated.

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