Memorandum of Understanding Between CBP and Texas National Guard for Immigration Arrests

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
A memorandum of understanding between Customs and Border Protection and the State of Texas allows Texas National Guard soldiers to make immigration arrests within the state under the supervision of U.S. immigration officers or Border Patrol agents. This authority was granted to multiple federal law enforcement agencies shortly after President Trump's inauguration.

Key Points

  • MOU allows Texas National Guard soldiers to conduct immigration arrests with supervision
  • Similar authority was granted to multiple federal law enforcement agencies post Trump's inauguration
  • Soldiers to work under the supervision of U.S. immigration officers or Border Patrol agents
  • Adds 3,000 Texas Army National Guard soldiers to assist in enforcing federal immigration law

Pros

  • Increases manpower for enforcing federal immigration law
  • Texas National Guard soldiers can assist in immigration arrests

Cons

  • Potential for misuse of authority by soldiers
  • May lead to tensions or conflicts with immigrant communities