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Texas National Guard gains authority to arrest migrants

Texas National Guard can now arrest and detain people who illegally enter the US

Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement.

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Texas National Guard Granted Immigration Arrest Authority Under Agreement With Trump Admin

Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration arrests under a new agreement between the Lone Star State and the Trump administration. GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Customs and Border Protection Protection (CBP) acting commissioner Pete Flores that deputizes Texas National Guard personnel to make immigration arrests within the state,

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Texas National Guard soldiers now have authority to make arrests at U.S.-Mexico border

The new policy is a result of a memorandum of understanding between Gov. Greg Abbott and the head of U.S Customs and Border Protection.

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Texas governor activates 'tactical strike teams' to round up migrants with arrest warrants

The announcement comes the day after Abbott ordered 400 Texas National Guard troops and additional military equipment to the Rio Grande Valley to support Trump's border security initiatives ...

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Border agents shot at in South Texas

Three years ago, Border Patrol agents also were fired upon in the area. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deemed the area dangerous last year and as part of Operation Lone Star sent Texas National ...

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