Texas Judge Releases Migrants Accused in Border Stampede
An El Paso judge ordered the release of illegal migrants accused of involvement in a border stampede, criticizing the District Attorney's Office for not being ready for detention hearings. The stampede occurred when over 100 migrants attempted to enter the U.S. illegally, overwhelming Texas National Guard troops. The judge's ruling applies to "riot participation" charges, and it's unclear if it includes assault and criminal mischief charges. Texas has the authority to charge the migrants who assaulted the Guardsmen, and the Supreme Court briefly allowed Texas' anti-illegal immigration law to go into effect before it was blocked again.