Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday signed a measure to make illegal entry into the Lone Star State a state crime, giving state law enforcement a potentially pivotal tool to combat illegal immigration on its own amid perceived federal apathy.
The law, which is slated to take effect in March, would empower Texas law enforcement to arrest illegal entrants and grant judges the ability to order their deportation, CNN reported.
Under Abbott’s leadership, Texas has conducted a unilateral effort to enforce its border dubbed “Operation Lone Star” that has prompted legal battles with federal government, including a dispute over the deployment of a buoy barrier in the Rio Grande river. more
Only about 2 or 3 decades too late.
They sure act quickly when a citizen steps out of line.
It’s pretty clear that it is the federal government that is acting illegally. Appears that they can do whatever they want. ‘Democracy.’ Right.
so solly, shit-holers
Unfortunately, the cabal running our once great nation will not allow illegals to be deported…
FJB FWEF
typical… STOP THE ILLEGALS NOW
Just let in a few million more illegals before we authorize the solution. Abbott just does what is minimally necessary to keep himself re-elected.