El Paso DA Charges Over 200 in Border Riot, Criticizes Federal and Judicial Handling

El Paso District Attorney Bill Hicks has charged more than 220 individuals involved in a violent border riot, expressing frustration over federal authorities releasing key instigators and a judge's decision to release migrants on their own recognizance.

Over 220 individuals have been charged by the El Paso District Attorney for participating in a riot that saw migrants clashing with Texas National Guard troops.
Two main instigators of the riot were released by federal authorities, raising concerns from DA Bill Hicks.
Magistrate Judge Humberto Acosta ordered the release of numerous migrants, citing a lack of preparedness for detention hearings by the prosecutor's office.
DA Hicks emphasized that violent behavior will not be tolerated and is determined to send a strong message against violence and property destruction.
The incidents have sparked a debate over the handling of asylum-seekers and the balance between law enforcement and judicial processes.