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Texas border op judge slurs migrants

Allen Amos allegedly used the derogatory term in a recent conversation with a defense attorney

Salon · Aug 23, 2022

Judge in Texas border crackdown accused of using racist slur against migrants

Allen Amos, a visiting judge handling trespassing cases under Gov. Greg Abbott’s “catch-and-jail” border operation, allegedly used the derogatory term in a recent conversation with a defense attorney.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 22, 2022

Republican county officials in South Texas want Gov. Greg Abbott to deport migrants. Only the federal government can do that.

Immigration law enforcement falls under the jurisdiction of the federal government. In recent months, a fringe legal theory has found more mainstream supporters who are calling on state leaders in Arizona and Texas to deport migrants with state resources.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 6, 2022