Talk of an invasion at the border by Donald Trump and other Republican figureheads is what motivated a man from North Texas to come to El
Paso and murder Hispanic people. He killed 23 and injured just as many. #StateOfTheUnion In an online screed, he referred to the
"Hispanic Invasion of Texas."

El Paso County has joined New Jersey and over 20 states in court to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

President Donald Trump's sweeping grant of clemency to more than 1,500 people charged and convicted in the January 6 Capitol attack four years ago extended to El Pasoan David Rene Arredondo.

“We work together to determine who is the best entity to enforce the law and get the best prosecution. The El Paso Police Department does not enforce immigration laws.”

El Paso mayor Renard Johnson says local authorities will not participate in immigration raids. And, the El Paso Police Department does not have the resources to enforce immigration law. “I want El Pasoans to know we’re a safe city and we will continue to be that way.” #elpaso #border #ice

He said said state troopers should dedicate resources and technology to tracking drivers to their destination instead of engaging in high-speed chases, adding, “it might lead them to where the actual stash houses are or where other individuals are involved.” -Coronado

“If we want to address the problem of giving people rides who may be migrants, and the state of Texas really wants to put resources in addressing that, then start educating people.” El Paso County Chief Public Defender Kelli Childress.

KTEP News’ analysis of cases found teenagers and young adults are often the drivers involved in high-speed pursuits by state troopers going after suspected smugglers transporting unauthorized migrants. The strategy is part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star border enforcement initiative.

The chases also pose a danger for residents.
Collisions have resulted in injuries and deaths of people in the vehicles but also bystanders. Video: provided by DPS from TPIA request.

Today, you can find police units watching the border. EPPD officials have said if pedestrians violate state law, police must act. Also, police have assisted in the apprehension of migrants who crossed the border, as seen in these photos and videos from last year.

Hi, Bluesky community! Aaron Montes here. Journalist and millennial working for a better world. I try to read books but government documents are a big part of my reading diet. Photojournalism was my first step into this career. Personal time spent on video games, working out and tacos.