Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star has militarized the Texas-Mexico border since 2021, with over $11 billion spent. The operation deploys thousands of military personnel, utilizes harsh tactics like razor wire and buoy barriers, and diverts funds from essential services. Critics, including advocates from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, argue it fails to address the real needs of communities and has not resulted in a humane immigration response. The program serves as a basis for potential future policies reflecting Trump's hardline immigration approach.
"It's been a failure to meet our real needs. When we talk about immigration and migration, we can have a humane response to people who are coming to our border."
"The program has been a waste of time and money that has diverted needed funds from other areas and benefited certain related contractors."
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