Texas Governor transports migrants to Washington D.C. in an effort to pressure the Biden administration on immigration and border security, causing widespread criticism.
It is unclear how many soldiers have been deployed, as the Texas Military Department, Department of Public Safety, and Governor Greg Abbott have not responded to requests for comment.
El Paso, Texas has declared a state of emergency and requested additional resources from the state due to a surge in border crossings and overwhelmed law enforcement.
Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that border wall construction will continue following a series of negotiations with private property owners.
