Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has offered a strategic 1,402-acre ranch in Starr County to the Trump administration, potentially transforming it into a massive deportation hub for criminal illegal aliens.
At a Glance
- Texas offers 1,402-acre ranch for Trump’s deportation facilities
- The land could serve as a processing center for criminal illegal aliens
- Trump plans to declare a national emergency for mass deportations
- Democratic governors oppose the initiative, highlighting political divide
- Texas actively supports border security measures and wall construction
Texas Offers Strategic Border Property for Deportation Hub
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has offered a 1,402-acre ranch in Starr County for lease to the federal government with the purpose of helping President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his big deportation promises.
The property, situated along the Texas-Mexico border, is being proposed as a crucial component in Trump’s plan to expedite the deportation of criminal illegal aliens. The land, recently acquired by the Texas General Land Office, was previously inaccessible for border wall construction due to the former owner’s opposition.
“We figured, hey, the Trump administration probably needs some deportation facilities because we’ve got a lot of these violent criminals that we need to round up and get the heck out of our country,” Buckingham said.
Buckingham’s offer highlights the stark contrast between Republican-led states’ support for Trump’s deportation plans and the resistance from Democratic governors. The proposed facility aims to alleviate overcrowding in local jails while enhancing border security operations. Tom Homan, Trump’s appointed border czar, has expressed interest in utilizing this land as part of a comprehensive strategy to secure the border and remove criminal illegal aliens efficiently.
Texas offers Trump recently purchased ranch for 'deportation facilities' https://t.co/U75lWkayQT
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The Trump administration’s focus on reinstating strict immigration policies from his first term is evident in this latest development. Trump has announced plans to declare a national emergency upon taking office to initiate mass deportations, signaling a dramatic shift in immigration enforcement. This approach has garnered support from key figures like Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, indicating a committed effort to implement these policies.
In stark contrast to Texas’s enthusiastic support, Democratic governors in states like Arizona have voiced strong opposition to these plans.
“We will not be participating in misguided efforts that harm our communities,” Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said.
Let’s see how that works out for her.
