Greg Abbott highlights border security blueprint as illegal crossings drop in Texas

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is promoting a "border security blueprint" based on the success of Operation Lone Star, which he claims has reduced illegal crossings into Texas by 87 percent since its launch in 2021. The operation has led to over 527,600 apprehensions and significant drug seizures. Abbott's statement highlights the transportation of over 12,500 migrants from Texas to Washington, D.C., and nearly 46,000 to New York City since 2022. He argues that these efforts fill gaps left by federal policies and maintain security along the Texas-Mexico border. Recent legal developments include a ruling allowing razor wire barriers to remain in place, despite challenges from the federal government. Abbott continues to assert Texas's right to manage its border security amid ongoing legal disputes and changing federal immigration policies.