Texas Officials' Obstruction of Migrant Aid Efforts in Northern Cities

A CBS News investigation found that Texas officials attempted to disrupt the efforts of nonprofit organizations assisting migrants bused to Democratic-led cities as part of Operation Lone Star, initiated by Governor Greg Abbott to draw attention to the federal government's failure to address the influx of migrants at the southern border. The state agency in charge of the busing program, the Texas Division of Emergency Management, ceased providing logistical information and observing drop-off curfews, hindering the coordination of migrant arrivals. Despite initially viewing the program as beneficial, a nonprofit leader, Tiffany Burrow, ended her partnership with Texas officials due to their actions, which have resulted in nearly 100,000 migrants being transported to cities like Chicago and New York, prompting concerns from local leaders about the impact on their communities.