Greg Abbott, running for a third term in November, has made a crackdown on illegal migration a centerpiece of his campaign.
, even as immigrant advocates pointed fingers at his own hardline policies, asserting they force desperate migrants from putting their lives in the hands of unscrupulous smugglers.. “They are a result of his deadly open border policies. They show the deadly consequences of his refusal to enforce the law.”
Biden has been getting regular updates, she said, adding that “far too many lives have been lost to this dangerous journey. We will continue to take action to disrupt human smuggling networks which have no regard for lives. They exploit and endanger in order to make a profit,”crackdown on illegal migration a centerpiece
“The politics of President Trump and Governor Abbott to build the wall, deport them all, and Operation Lone Star have all been abysmal failures,” Garcia said, demanding bipartisan reforms to avert future tragedies by welcoming guest workers and allowing orderly migration for job-seekers. “It’s also time for the politicians in Austin to stop using immigrants as political piñatas and start treating them as people in this humanitarian crisis, not a police enforcement issue.
In addition to the fatalities, 16 people were hospitalized, including four children. Fire Chief Charles Hood said they were hot to the touch and dehydrated, and no water was found in the trailer. Police Chief William McManus said a city worker was alerted to the situation by a cry for help shortly before 6 p.m. Monday.
Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said the news highlights the need for cooperation on addressing immigration in Congress.
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