Customs and Border Protection said a group was “posing a potential threat to make a mass entry.” Traffic was closed or disrupted at each port.
Operation Lone Star will likely be discussed in a subcommittee meeting next week as the Legislature decides how much to spend on border security.
Congressman Tony Gonzales contended there is “danger” in requiring Customs and Border Protection to keep all illegal aliens in detention.
The perpetrator could receive consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty to 90 counts of firearms violations and federal hate crimes.
In his State of the Union address, President Biden touted a policy that he says preceded a 97 percent drop in illegal immigration from four countries.
El Paso City resources are now unable to be used in the investigation of abortions and abortion-related issues are “lowest priority for enforcement."
The president’s visit to El Paso was his first trip to the southern border since his inauguration nearly two years ago.
Supporters of Title 42 enforcement are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down the lower court’s decision.
Democratic County Judge Ricardo Samaniego indicated illegal crossings in El Paso could spike to 5,000 daily when the use of Title 42 ends.
The governor made the request as the City of El Paso struggles to respond to a surge of thousands of illegal immigrants.
The GOP regained a majority in the U.S. House on Election Day and could use that power to investigate or even impeach Secretary Mayorkas.
Rosales was ordered to appear in court twice this week concerning her removal case and possible violation of a gag order.
