Texas National Guard Member Arrested for Migrant Smuggling

Governor Abbott condemns the act as a betrayal of Texas' efforts to secure the border.

Texas National Guard member Savion Johnson was arrested for allegedly smuggling a migrant across the U.S.-Mexico border, leading authorities on a high-speed chase in a government SUV.
Governor Greg Abbott labeled Johnson a 'traitor and criminal,' emphasizing zero tolerance for those who violate laws opposing Texas' mission to curb illegal immigration.
Johnson faces charges including smuggling of persons, evading arrest, and unlawful carry of a weapon, with potential for a mandatory minimum prison sentence of at least 10 years.
Operation Lone Star, led by Abbott, aims to secure the southern border and combat illegal immigration, amid a surge in migrant crossings.
The incident has sparked controversy and highlights the challenges Texas faces in its efforts to enforce immigration laws and secure the border.