Community members in Eagle Pass are divided as Governor Abbott declares a state of emergency, aiming to intensify efforts against illegal immigration and implement significant changes to deter it in the area.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
EAGLE PASS, Texas - On the eve of President-elect Trump's inauguration, the border town of Eagle Pass is bracing for freezing temperatures.Some experts predicte
In a bid to deter migrants from crossing into the United States, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Migrants allowed into the U.S. temporarily under certain Biden administration programs can be quickly expelled, according to a memo sent by the Trump administration's acting secretary of homeland security.
According to ICE, over 1,100 undocumented immigrants were arrested on Monday, as President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown continues to ramp up.
Governor Greg Abbott has called on U.S. Congress to reimburse Texas for over $11.1 billion spent on border security. Abbott attributes the expenditure to the Biden Administration's