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Report details increase of excessive force and human rights violations by Texas law enforcement on migrants

A report by the Washington Office on Latin America says reports alleging this behavior are become more frequent

Latin Times · Sep 16, 2024

Over A Dozen Texas National Guard Members Have Died While Deployed At Southern Border Since 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott said Operation Lone Star has led to the apprehension of more than half a million migrants as well as 46,000 criminal arrests since March 2021

International Business Times · Aug 29, 2024

Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott said Operation Lone Star has led to the apprehension of more than half a million migrants as well as 46,000 criminal arrests since March 2021

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2024

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In El Paso, a Migrant Death Crisis Emerges amid Extreme Heat

As an emergency physician, I see the cost of climate change and border militarization first-hand—ice-filled body bags and all.

Texas Observer · Aug 22, 2024

Texas will be allowed to keep floating barrier across Rio Grande designed to slow immigrant crossings

A ruling in December by a panel of the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals stated that the barrier should be removed, but that has now been overturned

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

Kinney County Sheriff to Buy Pepper Ball Guns for Deterring Migrants Who ‘Try To Storm The Point of Entry’

Following the Texas National Guard’s example, the border county approved the purchase of “less lethal” weapons using state funds.

Texas Observer · Jul 9, 2024

Activists celebrate border razor wire take down in Texas but doubts remain about timing of the decision

Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted images of welders last week, explaining that barriers will be placed along the border in El Paso

Latin Times · Jul 8, 2024

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Texas National Guard is shooting pepper balls to deter migrants at the border

Migrants in Mexico said they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave bruises and disperse a chemical irritant. The state says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 18, 2024

First Texas National Guard troops move into new Eagle Pass base

Gov. Greg Abbott inaugurated the base, which will be able to house at least 1,800 troops when construction is finished.

The Texas Tribune · May 31, 2024

Texas National Guard reportedly shoots pepper balls at migrants on Mexico's side of the border

"They fired and nobody was crossing," a person seeking to enter the U.S. told Border Report.

Latin Times · May 30, 2024

The State Says Shelby Park Is Open. Some Locals Beg to Differ.

The experiences of Eagle Pass residents and a journalist contradict government statements, which themselves are inconsistent, about access to a public park.

Texas Observer · May 14, 2024

Texas National Guard member charged with human smuggling after high-speed chase near the border

Authorities said the 26-year-old turned around at a Border Patrol checkpoint and fled from police in Kinney County.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 4, 2024

Arkansas Governor Sends Troops To U.S.-Mexico Border

Arkansas Governor deploys troops to support Texas National Guard at U.S.-Mexico border amid migrant crisis and legal battles over border security measures.

Texas Governor plans to build new military base along border

Get the latest on Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to build an 80-acre base for up to 1,800 Texas National Guard members at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Border battle escalates as Democrats urge federalization of Texas National Guard

This news article discusses the ongoing border battle in Texas, with Democrats calling on President Biden to federalize the state's National Guard. Governo...

Texas National Guard clashes with federal agents at border

This article covers the ongoing Texas-sized fight between Governor Greg Abbott and President Biden over border control issues and the fortification of a ho...

The Texas Tribune · Jan 12, 2024

Feds say Texas is blocking Border Patrol from a section of the border, ask U.S. Supreme Court to intervene

The Justice Department says agents can’t access 2.5 miles of the border and a boat ramp in Eagle Pass.

Texas National Guard seizes control of overrun border park

Texas officials have taken control of a Park in Eagle Pass to address the border crisis, blocking federal border agents and implementing stricter measures ...

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Texas National Guard fails to assist distressed immigrant woman and child

Witness a shocking video of an immigrant mother and child in distress at the Texas-Mexico border, as Texas National Guard officers allegedly stand idly by....

Texas National Guard denies ignoring pleas as woman crosses border

Controversy surrounds the Texas National Guard as they deny ignoring pleas for help from a woman crossing the Rio Grande, sparking debate on border policies.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023

Slim majority of Texans support Gov. Greg Abbott’s border buoys, poll finds

The UT poll also touched on a range of other topics, including Texas voters’ opinions on the upcoming presidential election and the U.S. Senate race.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 30, 2023

Lawmakers call for federal investigation into Texas Guard intel ring

The lawmakers’ remarks came after an investigation published Tuesday by Military Times and The Texas Tribune revealed how Texas Guardsmen at the state’s border with Mexico spied on migrants via WhatsApp and allegedly mishandled secret documents.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2023

Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants

Four members of the unit working on Gov. Greg Abbott’s border mission have been punished after whistleblowers reported the surveillance operation violated long-standing rules against state-run spy operations.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2023

Texas National Guard member fires across Rio Grande, wounds Mexican citizen

The Texas Military Department isn’t identifying the Guard member or providing details about the Saturday shooting. The man who was shot in the leg said he was working out near the river.

Miami Herald · Jul 18, 2023

Florida aided Texas’ border security initiative under scrutiny for ‘inhumane’ actions

Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent millions of dollars this year to support Texas in deterring migrants from entering the country through its border security initiative. Now, some of those efforts are coming under scrutiny amid reports that Texas officers were ordered to push small children and nursing babies back into…

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