Texas' Border Policies Shift Migrant Routes, Spark Legal and Political Debates

Governor Greg Abbott's aggressive border security measures have led to a notable shift in migrant routes from Texas to other states, amid ongoing legal challenges and political controversy.

Abbott's $10 billion border security program, including National Guard deployments and physical barriers, is credited with rerouting migrant crossings away from Texas.
Federal data shows a significant shift in migrant encounters from Texas to states like California and Arizona, reversing last year's trends.
Senate Bill 4, aiming to allow state and local police to arrest immigrants illegally in the country, faces legal challenges and has been temporarily halted by a federal appeals court.
Critics argue that Texas' policies could lead to civil rights violations and strain federal-state relations over immigration control.
The Biden administration is urged to counter Texas' measures by increasing legal protections for immigrants and reasserting federal authority over immigration policy.