The president of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an executive order on Wednesday to suspend the entry of migrants into the country through the southern border, which he called an "invasion." The executive order allows for the repatriation and removal of migrants entering the United States through the border with Mexico. In turn, the House of Representatives approved a bill to detain migrants, authorizing the Department of Homeland Security, Justice, and State to repel, repatriate, and expel illegal foreigners.
The executive order justifies the measure with Texas's request for protection against "invasions during the Biden administration," accusing it of not protecting the state from the entry of millions of illegal migrants. Trump stated that these migrants impose significant costs on state and local governments. Additionally, thousands of soldiers have been deployed to the border with Mexico after declaring an emergency in the area, with around 2,200 personnel already present in the Northern Joint Task Force.
Operation Lonestar, led by the Texas National Guard, also has a contingent deployed. In turn, the House of Representatives approved a bill that requires the detention of unauthorized migrants accused of violent crimes, aligning with Trump's crackdown policy on illegal immigration. Its approval, with 263 votes in favor and 156 against, reflects a shift towards stricter positions in the political debate on immigration in the country.
