El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser claimed the program is different than the one pursued by Gov. Greg Abbott, which has so far bused 11,000 people.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas authored a letter last month disputing the legality of Operation Lone Star.
The declaration comes on the heels of a drought affecting most of the state’s land and contributing to several active wildfires.
As the county grapples with a daunting case backlog and a jail at capacity, violent suspects released on bond continue to pose challenges for public safety.
This week — a look at Texas politics the week of the legislative bill filing deadline.
