Texas Expands Razor Wire at Border

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the installation of additional razor wire along the U.S.-Mexico border at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass as part of his Operation Lone Star initiative, which aims to curb illegal immigration. This latest measure has been met with significant criticism from human rights activists and the Mexican government, who argue that such barriers are inhumane and lead to increased dangers for migrants. Critics, including Pastor Francisco González, report that the barriers have resulted in injuries and fatalities among vulnerable populations attempting to cross. Despite Abbott's claims of over 517,400 apprehensions since the operation's inception, reports have surfaced alleging that migrants face violence and mistreatment by the Texas National Guard. The ongoing border security tactics have sparked legal disputes between state and federal authorities, with the Biden administration arguing that the barriers harm migrants. Abbott's measures come amidst a broader Republican critique of the Biden-Harris administration's immigration policies as the 2024 presidential election approaches.