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White House Blames Governor Abbott For Migrant Crisis
After last week as migrants overwhelmed the Texas National Guard in El Pas, Texas, the White House shared its stance on the event. The White House avoided answering the question about the event and placed all the blame on Governor Greg Abbott.
100+ Sheriffs Back Governor Abbott in Border Security Fight
This past week over 100 Texas sheriffs met Governor Greg Abbott and showed their support for Operation Lone Star. Governor Abbott started the operation shortly after President Joe Biden came into the office to help prevent illegal immigrants from entering Texas.
Governor Abbott Blames Biden on 300 Illegal Immigrant Border Surge
On Thursday, about 300 illegal immigrants rushed through a gate and past Texas National Guards in El Paso, Texas. Videos and news coverage were the main topics of the day. According to Fox News, a family was entering and then the immigrant rushed through the gate.
Governor Abbott Said Terrorists Were Entering Texas
Over the past month, several illegal immigrants have crossed the Texas border. Then it’s worse when some of the immigrants are terrorists. Texas Governor Greg Abbott pointed that out at the recent Texas Public Policy Foundation summit in Austin.
Governor Abbott Sends 105,000 Migrants to Sanctuary Cities
Since President Joe Biden came into office three years ago, he got to a slow start on the border crisis. That’s when Governor Greg Abbott decided to take the border mission on his own. The results have been impressive but startling when you look at the numbers and effort involved.
New York Could Spend Up to $11,610 a Month Supporting Migrants
Since Texas Governor Greg Abbott began busing migrants to New York City in the summer of 2022, New York has had its hands full trying to support them. Mayor Eric Adams also visited Texas to understand the migrant issue, but since then, spending has continued to support them.
Arizona Requests $752 Million to Support Migrant Crisis
Arizona is struggling with migrants crossing its southern border. This week, Governor Katie Hobbs wrote the federal government for $752 million in funding to help the state deal with the migrant crisis. Hobbs supported the request from Senators Mark Kelley and Kristen Sinema.
Judges Side with Biden Administration on Texas Border Crisis
The legal battles in the Abbott administration took a blow this past week as several judges ruled against or delayed several Texas lawsuits. Governor Greg Abbott started Operation Lone Star after President Joe Biden came into office and some moves have brought legal challenges.
Texas County Issues Disaster Declaration for April Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse in April is making a big impact on operations in Texas. The city of Austin declared the day a declaration day for the solar eclipse. Travis County issued a disaster declaration on April 8, the day of the solar eclipse.
San Antonio City Council Considers Six-Figure Pay Hike
San Antonio City Council is in discussion to increase their pay up to six figures from their current pay as well as the mayor’s. Last week, the Charter Review Commission subcommittee on council pay and compensation presented the proposal.
New California Bill Could Draw Migrants There Instead of Texas
California has been very progressive in helping migrants get settled in the State. A new bill could attract more migrants to the West Coast. Now California wants to help migrants buy a new home. California Bill AB 1840 allows undocumented immigrants to buy a home under the first-time homebuyers program.
Texas Detains Illegal Immigrant on Terror Watch List Before Trump Visit
Just before Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Republican candidate for President, Donald Trump, visited Texas last week, an illegal immigrant on the Terror Watchlist was caught after crossing the Texas border. Carlos Obed Yepez-Bedoya from Columbia.
The Gallup Poll Shows Illegal Immigration as the No. 1 Problem
After this past week’s event as President Joe Biden and Republican challenger Donald Trump stopped along the Texas border, immigration could be the typing point for men in this year’s election. Recent polls show immigration is at the top of the list that most people want addressed.
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