The Texas National Guard has implemented new measures to deter illegal entry at the Texas-Mexico border. Soldiers are constructing innovative barriers in drainage areas in El Paso and have added pepper ball guns to their arsenal. The use of these non-lethal weapons is part of Operation Lone Star, aimed at preventing illegal crossings. Some migrants have reported injuries from the pepper ball projectiles, which can cause welts and bruises. Despite claims that guards are trained not to aim directly at people, there have been accusations of guards shooting at migrants. The barriers include concertina wire, and Governor Greg Abbott criticized President Joe Biden for inviting illegal entry.
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Texas says Guard members are trained not to aim directly at people, but some migrants say they’ve been shot by the rounds, which leave welts and bruises. https://t.co/AT6O51nR4T
National Guard members on the Texas-Mexico border have added pepper ball guns to their arsenal. https://t.co/lZMeyfHJZZ
Texas National Guard now using pepper ball guns to deter migrants at the border as part of Operation Lone Star. Some migrants report injuries from the projectiles. https://t.co/Df8S4A5gfQ (via @TexasTribune)
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National Guard members on the Texas-Mexico border have added pepper ball guns to their arsenal, firing at migrants who are gathering on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande or trying to break through the tangle of concertina wire strung along the border. https://t.co/7rfAoCokWk
Texas National Guard soldiers construct new, innovative barriers to be placed in drainage areas at the border in El Paso. Texas will stop ANY attempt at illegal entry. While Joe Biden invites millions of people to illegally enter our country, Texas will hold the line. https://t.co/v7q2OrpJQY