A member of the "Take Our Border Back" convoy, which set off to protest illegal crossings at the southern border, admitted that what she saw at the border was "not as bad" as she had expected. The convoy split to hold rallies in Texas, Arizona, and California, aiming to shed light on the dangers of open borders. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been in a feud with the Biden administration over immigration enforcement, with the Supreme Court ruling in favor of federal agents resuming cutting razor wire installed by Texas along the border. Abbott and 25 Republican governors have criticized the Biden administration for leaving the country vulnerable to unprecedented illegal immigration.
Community leaders in Eagle Pass, Texas, held a press conference to oppose the 'Take Our Border Back' convoy's planned rally, criticizing the convoy's message and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's actions. The convoy, which aims to protest the Biden administration's immigration policy, has grown in size and plans to hold rallies in multiple states. The community leaders expressed concerns about hate speech and the use of their public spaces for political purposes, urging respect for cultural diversity. The convoy has faced criticism for alleged racist and antisemitic remarks, and a rally is scheduled to take place in Quemado, Texas, on Saturday.
The "Take Our Border Back Convoy," organized by "God's Army," has kicked off its journey to the southern U.S. with only about 50 vehicles, falling short of the hundreds of thousands originally expected. The convoy plans to hold rallies near the border in protest of the Biden administration's migration policies, but has faced internal friction and is reportedly off to a slow start. The group has raised $157,000 in donations and is planning three large rallies in border states on February 3. This comes as the migrant crisis at the southern border continues to dominate Washington, with arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border at an all-time high.
The "Take Our Border Back" convoy, aiming to peacefully protest and urge the U.S. government to secure the border with Mexico, arrived in Dripping Springs after traveling through nine states. Supporters gathered to wave them on, with some planning to join the convoy, expressing concerns about illegal entry into the United States and advocating for a secure border. The convoy is seen as a peaceful way to raise awareness about border issues and show support for the governor's efforts to address the situation.
Texas sheriffs and residents are urging a trucker convoy scheduled to come to the Texas border on Feb. 3 to stay away, expressing concerns about potential disruptions and aiding criminal activities. The convoy, organized to support securing the southern border, has raised over $130,000 but is not endorsed by state or federal border security efforts. Sheriffs warn that increased traffic from the convoy could benefit smuggling organizations and impede law enforcement efforts targeting human and drug smuggling. They advise the convoy to find alternative ways to make an impact and express support for border security.
