Border Control Tensions Escalate in Texas as Military Takes Action
The Texas Military Department has taken over Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, limiting access to federal border authorities and arresting migrants for criminal trespass under new authority granted by Governor Greg Abbott's recent disaster declaration. The seizure of the park has led to tension between state and federal law enforcement, with U.S. officials sending a cease and desist order to Texas demanding the military department leave Shelby Park and stop blocking Border Patrol access. The move has sparked controversy, with local residents and advocacy groups criticizing the heavy-handed enforcement efforts.