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Migrants Overwhelm Texas National Guard at Rio Grande, Prompting Release Orders: Border Riot Chaos

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El Paso, Texas – A judge in El Paso ordered the release of migrants who were accused of participating in a “border riot” that overwhelmed National Guard troops along the Rio Grande. The stampede occurred on Easter Sunday and resulted in the arrest of about 220 individuals on riot charges. However, court officials stated that migrants will remain in custody if there is a federal immigration hold against them. According to a spokeswoman for the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, out of the 220 people booked on riot charges, 39 have been processed for release … Read more

El Paso Judge Orders Release of Illegal Migrants Involved in Border Riot Overwhelmed by National Guard in Easter Sunday Ruling

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El Paso, Texas – On Easter Sunday, a judge in El Paso ordered the release of undocumented migrants accused of participating in a “border riot” earlier this month when a stampede overwhelmed National Guard troops along the Rio Grande. The judge made his ruling during an online teleconference bond hearing after the El Paso District Attorney’s Office was not prepared to proceed with detention hearings for each defendant. The riot occurred on March 21, when a group of over 300 migrants attempted to enter the U.S. illegally by rushing a border fence in El Paso. … Read more

Federal Judge Raises Doubts Over Texas’ Controversial Border Law Implementation

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Austin, Texas – A federal judge expressed doubt about the implementation of Texas’ contentious border security law, which grants significant authority to the state over the border. The judge’s skepticism came during arguments on Thursday regarding the law’s constitutionality. Plaintiffs, including the Department of Justice and the American Civil Liberties Union, sought a preliminary injunction to block Senate Bill 4 from going into effect on March 5. The judge, David Ezra, did not provide a specific timeline for his decision, but stated that he would release it as soon as possible to allow for potential … Read more

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss Advocates for Upholding ‘Rule of Law’ at the US-Mexico Border

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DEDHAM, Massachusetts – Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss has expressed his belief that Americans prioritize the “rule of law” in relation to border control policies. In a recent statement, Auchincloss emphasized the need for a strong legal framework to govern immigration processes. Auchincloss, who represents Massachusetts’ 4th congressional district, highlighted the importance of a comprehensive approach to addressing the border situation. He argued that while Americans are compassionate and value human rights, they also recognize the necessity of enforcing the law. The congressman’s remarks come amidst an ongoing debate over immigration policies, particularly concerning the surge … Read more