Texas deploys National Guard members to border

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Texas has deployed its National Guard to assist border patrol as cities prepare for an influx of illegal immigrants.

Lone Star State lawmakers deployed 500-guard-members to assist in patrolling the border early on Wednesday.

Troops positioned themselves on the banks of the Rio Grande. There, they erected wire-barriers and positioned their vehicles to deter migrants from crossing the river.

The Texas Military Department stated that the deployment is part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s (R-Texas) “enhanced border security effort.”

While the Supreme Court temporarily blocked the lifting of Title 42 this week, Conservatives argued that when it is lifted, a surge in migrants will overwhelm state resources. Abbott is among those who joined the appeal to prevent Title 42 from ending.

Texas and other states are insisting that the Court leave Title 42 in place. Today's order is a step in that direction. This helps prevent illegal immigration. — Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) December 19, 2022