Texas Governor Pledges to Bus Illegal Immigrants to Nation's Capital

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

67% : During Wednesday's press conference, the governor pledged to ramp up the operation's ability to interdict illegal activity through vehicle inspections since officials expect increases in illegal immigration.
32% : [Border security advocates initially cheered Abbott's announcement, but some later criticized it for leaving out key details included in a press release from his office, specifically that the trip to D.C. would be voluntary for illegal immigrants.]Since March 2021, Abbott has reinforced the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Military Department in what he dubbed "Operation Lone Star."

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