Texas is refusing the demands of the federal government to vacate the city property in Eagle Pass seized by Abbott last week. Instead they are doubling down and putting up more razor wire to keep the feds out of the area.
Here’s the reporting via Fox News reporter Matt Finn:
Not only did Texas defy the Biden admin’s deadline to open Shelby Park to the feds — right now it is installing even more razor wire and fencing. pic.twitter.com/ZLoB299ZOE
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) January 18, 2024
According to Chris Olivarez, the spokesperson with the Texas Department of Public Safety, they are arresting illegals for criminal trespass:
Under the authority of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX’s Border Disaster Declaration, @TxDPS Troopers are arresting illegal immigrants for criminal trespass at #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. Troopers are enforcing criminal trespass on single adult men & women. The State of #Texas will maintain a proactive posture in curbing illegal border crossings between the ports of entry. #OperationLoneStar
Here’s the video he posted:
Under the authority of Gov. @GregAbbott_TX’s Border Disaster Declaration, @TxDPS Troopers are arresting illegal immigrants for criminal trespass at #ShelbyPark in Eagle Pass. Troopers are enforcing criminal trespass on single adult men & women. The State of #Texas will maintain a… pic.twitter.com/EuRhYDNYLH
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) January 18, 2024