"Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star has led to the apprehension of more than 488,500 illegal immigrants at the southern border since its launch in 2021, according to new numbers he released. It has also led to more than 37,300 criminal arrests. In addition to the migrant apprehensions, Texas law enforcement has seized more than 450 million doses of fentanyl, Abbott posted on social media Sunday. A controversial immigration bill aiming to address illegal entry into the state has been passed to the governor’s office, where Abbott is expected to sign it. Texas Senate Bill 4, if enacted, would grant all police officers across the entire state of Texas the authority to arrest migrants who have entered the country illegally. The legislature passed it and it’s awaiting Abbott’s signature. Under the bill, illegal entry would be treated as a misdemeanor offense. Those apprehended would be given the option to either return to the country at a lawful port of entry or face prosecution, leading to potential conviction and subsequent deportation.

Mexico’s government criticized the measure, warning it would result in family separations and racial profiling.

Similar bills are pending in other states, including Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina."

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