The lawyer was reportedly arrested on August 13 and released on a $40,000 bond after spending six days in jail.
Proponents of aggressive border security measures have pressured Abbott to declare illegal immigration an “invasion.”
Overwhelmed by crime pouring over the southern border, local officials met in Brackettville to call on Gov. Greg Abbott to declare a statewide invasion.
A GOP county commissioner said it is “inexcusable” that Congress has failed to enact a permanent immigration solution.
The sheriffs claim that the Biden administration’s actions are hampering the ability of deputies to perform public safety functions.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously declared a state of disaster in 34 counties over illegal immigration along the southern border.
Gov. Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster, saying the federal government has left requests for assistance “unanswered.”
Atascosa County declared a state of disaster as a form of “solidarity” and in anticipation of problems arising from illegal immigration.
Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton filed an amendment to the proposed state budget for the 2022-2023 biennium.
