The southern border state of Texas has authorized “several hundred” of its National Guard soldiers to carry out immigration enforcement, a job that has long been reserved for law enforcement. The federal U.
Laredo Sector Chief Jesse Muñoz discusses the partnership between U.S. Border Patrol and the Texas National Guard in immigration enforcement.
Despite migrant encounters trending downward on the border, smugglers are still looking for ways to breach the U.S.’ border sovereignty.
( NewsNation) — In a historic moment in Texas border security, the Texas National Guard has now been officially deputized under Title 8, giving them the authority to execute immigration enforcement duties.