Efforts by Texas state officials to prevent illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have put migrants, including children, in dangerous situations, according to a state trooper. The trooper’s internal message, which described the practices as inhumane, is now being investigated by state officials. The allegations raise concerns about the treatment of migrants under Operation Lone Star, a border effort initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott to counter perceived lax migration policies from the Biden administration. Texas officials have been installing razor wire and river buoys in an attempt to deter migrant crossings along the Rio Grande. The operation has also involved arresting migrant adults on state trespassing charges and transporting migrants to Democratic-led cities. The trooper, Nicholas Wingate, detailed several incidents near Eagle Pass, Texas, where migrants were put at risk. In one instance, Wingate claimed that troopers were ordered to push migrants back into the river, even though they were already on U.S. soil. Wingate expressed concern over the potential for drownings and the inhumane treatment of migrants. He also mentioned incidents involving children being injured by razor wire and migrants forced to cross dangerous parts of the river. Wingate emphasized that he supports securing the border but believes that migrants should be treated with dignity. He called for continuous patrols, adequate lighting, and the removal of the razor wire and river barriers. Texas officials have responded to the allegations, stating that there is no directive to withhold water from migrants or push them back into the river. They maintain that their goal is to prevent illegal border crossings and that the safety of migrants is a priority. Federal authorities are responsible for processing migrants and determining their status once they reach the U.S. side of the border. State officials do not have the authority to deport migrants or enforce federal immigration laws. The White House press secretary described the reported events as appalling, while the Department of Homeland Security criticized them as cruel and inhumane. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of enforcing laws while treating individuals with dignity. The governor’s office defended the state’s efforts to deter illegal border crossings, attributing the rise in crossings to the Biden administration’s policies. Migrant apprehensions along the border have reached record levels, posing challenges for the Biden administration and drawing criticism from Republican lawmakers and state officials.
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