Texas, Greg Abbott and Immigration

Texas Hands Power to National Guard to Make Immigration Arrests
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he’s empowered the National Guard to make immigration arrests, the latest move by the Republican-ally of President Donald Trump to help advance a crackdown on migrants and the border.
Texas National Guard can now make immigration arrests under Trump admin deal, Gov. Abbott says
The Texas National Guard was "granted the power of immigration officials to make immigration arrests" under an agreement with the Trump administration that state Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday was effective "immediately.
Greg Abbott Gives Texas National Guard Sweeping New Powers
Governor Greg Abbott announced Sunday that the Texas National Guard has been authorized to carry out immigration arrests under an agreement with the Trump administration. The order deputizes the Texas National Guard with immigration and arrest authority, effective immediately.
Texas Gov Abbott says state National Guard now has authority to make immigration arrests
Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott say that as a part of the deal with the Trump administration, the state's national guard has the authority to make immigration arrests. "This boosts manpower for border security," Abbott wrote on the social media platform, X late Sunday night.
Texas National Guard deputized to make immigration arrests
The Texas National Guard has new authority to conduct immigration arrests under a Sunday agreement with President Donald Trump's Customs and Border Protection.
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Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights
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What to know about immigration checkpoints in Texas
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Lacking legal protections, Central Texas schools prepare for federal immigration stings
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A look back at the United States' checkered immigration history
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Federal judge sets trial date on legality of 2023 Texas immigration law
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People left to navigate immigration court complexities alone after federally funded aid pulled
The providers of those services say the move will deprive people of due process and contribute to already significant ...
Worried about federal immigration raids in Texas? Here's what to know about your rights.
The American-Statesman reached out to immigration advocates and attorneys to ask what advice they are giving to immigrants ...
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Some local officials in Texas cheer Trump’s immigration crackdown, others sound cautious note
The Trump administration this week threatened local officials with prosecution if they interfere with its planned immigration ...
North Texans protests for 2nd weekend in a row over immigration crackdown
Sunday afternoon in front of Dallas City Hall, hundreds of people gathered to protest current immigration policies and ramped ...