Since 2020, illegal border crossing in Texas have increased by over 300%, and Texas state Congress proposed and passed a bill making illegal entry a criminal offense. Governor Greg Abbott to sign the bill soon, though a specific timeline is unclear. Concern includes the bill’s constitutionality and potential to enable racial profiling.
Since 2020, illegal border crossing in Texas have increased by over 300%, and Texas state Congress proposed and passed a bill making illegal entry a criminal offense. Governor Greg Abbott to sign the bill soon, though a specific timeline is unclear. Concern includes the bill’s constitutionality and potential to enable racial profiling.