El Paso Judge Dismisses Riot Charges Against Migrants Amid Legal Controversies

Hundreds of migrants arrested at the Texas border see charges dropped due to procedural errors, sparking legal debates and appeals.

El Paso County Judge Ruben Morales dismissed over 200 riot charges against migrants, citing a lack of jurisdiction due to procedural missteps.
The dismissals follow mass arrests by Texas DPS during border gate rushes in March and April, aimed at deterring illegal crossings.
District Attorney Bill Hicks, asserting the charges are about law and order, plans to appeal the dismissals to higher courts.
Legal experts question the efficacy of mass arrests for rioting, highlighting challenges in proving individual culpability.
The ongoing legal battles underscore tensions between state and federal authorities over immigration enforcement strategies.