Through an executive order, Republican Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has authorized the National Guard and state police to detain and take suspected undocumented immigrants to border ports. Blaming the Biden administration for what he calls a crisis and ‘invasion’ at the border, the Abbott touted his actions as unprecedented. Democratic activists and lawmakers condemned the move, calling it a bid to gain re-election. U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar denounced the policy at a press conference.
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