Texas GOP Lawmaker Condemns Border Tactics, Vows Legal Battle Against Floating Barrier

Republican lawmaker Rep. Tony Gonzales criticized the inhumane treatment of migrants at the southern border but did not blame Texas Governor Greg Abbott for the crisis. Gonzales called for action from Congress and stated that there is a disconnect between top officials and those on the ground. He condemned the treatment of migrants, including state troopers reportedly pushing them back into the water and denying them drinking water. While Gonzales defended the floating barrier wall approved by Abbott, critics argue that it is inhumane and poses a danger to public safety. Democratic lawmakers have also criticized the border policies as barbaric and dangerous for asylum-seekers.