Texas Governor Greg Abbott's $11bn border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, led to a 26% decrease in migrant apprehensions in Texas, according to federal statistics.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott claims his $11bn border security initiative, Operation Lone Star, has led to a significant decrease in migrant apprehensions. Federal statistics confirm that Texas accounted for 43% of migrant encounters along the southwest border during the first half of the current fiscal year, down from 59% during the previous fiscal year. However, experts caution that the border situation is complex and the numbers may change again in the future.
April 22, 2024
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