Hundreds of migrants stormed across the border into El Paso, Texas, this morning, overwhelming Texas National Guard soldiers as they breached razor-wire barricades in a bid to push further into the United States.
Upon entering U. State lawmakers initially approved SB 4, which allows law enforcement to arrest people they think are illegally crossing the Mexico border. Under this law, crossing the border illegally would be categorized as a Class B misdemeanor, carrying a potential jail sentence of up to six months.
For repeat offenders, the penalties escalate to a second-degree felony, with imprisonment ranging from two to 20 years. Late Tuesday night, just hours after the U.
According to the U. Customs and Border Protection, in December , the U. Border Patrol recorded nearly , encounters with migrants crossing into the United States from Mexico, marking the highest monthly total on record. This story is developing. Please check back for updates. Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March , leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.
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