Texas has been at odds with the White House on immigration for the past four years, with Governor Greg Abbott leading the state in implementing tough policies at the U.S.-Mexico border. However, with President-elect Donald Trump returning to office and promising aggressive deportation measures, Texas is now positioning itself as an ally to the administration. The state has offered land for detention facilities, shared its immigration policy playbook, and is willing to guide the incoming administration on border security.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has announced an initiative to identify land for deportation operations, including a ranch on the Rio Grande. Trump’s former acting ICE director, Tom Homan, has praised Texas’ approach to border security as a model for the country. Abbott has promised to regain control of the border and deport criminals in the U.S.
Texas’ rise as a Trump administration ally follows years of challenging the Biden administration’s immigration efforts. The state has taken bold actions such as busing migrants to sanctuary cities and passing laws allowing for the arrest and deportation of migrants. Legal experts are watching to see if the Biden administration’s legal challenges to Texas’ immigration policies will continue under Trump. Overall, Texas has set a precedent for tough immigration policies that could be emulated by other states under the Trump administration.
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