Over 200 Migrants Charged with Rioting at Texas Border

Judge orders release of some detainees, citing unpreparedness of district attorney's office.

Over 200 migrants have been charged with rioting after a border incident in El Paso, Texas, where they overwhelmed Texas National Guard troops.
Magistrate Judge Humberto Acosta ordered the release of some migrants on their own recognizance, citing the district attorney's office's lack of readiness for individual hearings.
The incident has sparked a legal and political dispute, with Texas Governor Greg Abbott deploying additional National Guard troops in response.
Some migrants face charges of assault and criminal mischief, in addition to rioting, for their actions during the border rush.
The Biden administration and Congressional Republicans are blamed by various parties for the border crisis, highlighting the political tension surrounding immigration policies.