Texas Troopers Seize Border Park to Address Illegal Immigration

The Texas Department of Public Safety has taken control of a park in Eagle Pass against the city's wishes, citing the need to prevent immigrants from illegally crossing the Rio Grande. This move, authorized by Gov. Greg Abbott's emergency declaration, has sparked criticism from local officials and residents, who view it as a diversion from addressing the humanitarian crisis at the border. The ongoing clash reflects the tensions surrounding immigration enforcement efforts in the area, with the city council previously rescinding an agreement with DPS to declare the park private property for state troopers to arrest migrants.