The controversial immigration law would allow local and state police to arrest people suspected of crossing the border into the United States illegally.
Despite being temporarily blocked by the courts, the state legislation is already causing uncertainty among migrants and the local authorities who will be tasked with enforcing it
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland has 54 miles of U.S.-Mexico border in the West Texas jurisdiction he patrols, and five deputies.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told Fox News that President Biden's refusal to properly secure the border is leading to migrant violence included recent cases in Athens and Lynchburg.