Two years ago, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star as a response to the increased influx of undocumented immigrants through the Southern border. Since its launch, the infamous operation has cost more than $11 billion in taxpayer money. But despite its high tag price, is it working?
Since 2021, there has been an overall decrease in the number of migrants trying to enter the border through the Rio Grande into Eagle Pass. This trend has been shown not only by Abbott in recent interviews, but also through federal statistics.
