Democratic members of Congress are asking the Justice Dept. and DHS to investigate Texas Gov. Abbott’s homegrown border enforcement operation.
Rep. Joaquin Castro said it's likely so-called Operation Lone Star violates the Constitution. Texas reported it has led to drugs seizures and tens of thousands of arrests.Patrick Semansky / AP fileDemocratic members of Congress are asking the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security to investigate Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s homegrown border enforcement operation.
Through the operation, Abbott has used state law officers, police, Texas National Guard and law enforcement fromOn Thursday, the Texas Department of Public Safety and Texas Military Department said the operation has led to the seizure of illegal drugs and arrests of tens of thousands of people. Castro said the operation is a likely violation of the supremacy clause of the Constitution. The clause gives federal laws and the Constitution priority over conflicting state laws.
“We also request that DHS provide migrants who enter into its custody after release from state custody with timely and regular telephone access so that they can inform their loved ones and attorneys of their location,” the letter said.
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