Texas Governor Sparks Controversy with Remark on Shooting Migrants
TL;DR
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's comment about not shooting migrants at the border has sparked controversy in El Paso, with residents expressing concern and disbelief. Abbott defended his efforts to protect the border, including building walls and passing legislation, while facing criticism from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar. The debate over the effectiveness and humanity of Abbott's approach continues, with calls for bipartisan immigration reform in the Borderland.
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- Governor Abbott's remark on 'not shooting' migrants stirs controversy in El Paso KFOX El Paso
- Governor Says Texas Isn't Shooting Migrants Because Biden Would 'Charge Us With Murder' Yahoo News
- Texas governor criticized after comment about shooting migrants The Texas Tribune
- Abbott: ‘We’re not shooting people’ who cross the border because feds ‘would charge us with murder’ The Hill
- Greg Abbott Laments That Texas Can’t Shoot Migrants Because Murder Is Illegal Rolling Stone
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