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Some Texas groups oppose Governor Greg Abbott s order targeting migrants

Some Texas groups oppose Governor Greg Abbott’s order targeting migrants Those who oppose the order say it will lead to racial profiling and overpolicing along the border Updated:  Gov. Greg Abbott criticized for ordering state troopers to pull over vehicles with migrants for COVID-19 risk SAN ANTONIO – Governor Greg Abbott is facing criticism after his latest executive order, which allows DPS troopers to pull over vehicles suspected of transporting migrants. While the governor said this will reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure in our communities, those who oppose the order said it will lead to racial profiling. “Governor Abbott does not have the power to unilaterally set immigration policy. State police and local police do not have the power to unilaterally pull over vehicles to unilaterally detain people because of their immigration status,” said Kate Huddleston, attorney for ACLU of Texas.

U S Attorney General threatens Gov Abbott with legal remedies over his migrant restrictions

U.S. attorney general threatens Gov. Abbott with ‘legal remedies’ over his migrant restrictions Sister Norma Pimentel, who runs a large shelter, said she will obey the order, but asks Abbott to reconsider the “terrible outcomes.” FILE - In this June 23, 2021 file photo, President Joe Biden listens as Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during an event in the State Dining room of the White House in Washington to discuss gun crime prevention strategy. Garland traveled to Chicago last week to announce an initiative to crack down on violent crime and gun trafficking. The Justice Department’s 93 U.S. attorneys are likely to be central to that effort.(Susan Walsh)

Abbott criticized for order to pull over vehicles with migrants

View Comments Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state troopers on Wednesday to begin pulling over vehicles whose drivers are transporting migrants who pose a risk of carrying COVID-19, escalating his hardline approach on immigrants and eliciting outrage from advocates calling the order a ticket to racial profiling. The executive order allows Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to reroute those vehicles back to their origin point or a port of entry, or seize the vehicles if the driver does not comply. Abbott said in a statement that his order “will reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure in our communities, though the governor will not allow local government officials to issue mask mandates even as coronavirus infections are again increasing across the state.

Gov Greg Abbott s border security initiative rolls out with confusion, missteps and a whole lot of state troopers in Val Verde County

Gov Greg Abbott s border security initiative rolls out with confusion, missteps and a whole lot of state troopers in Val Verde County
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