In a decisive move to clamp down on illegal immigration, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the deployment of tactical strike teams from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to assist with homeland security operations. These teams are to coordinate closely with federal partners, focusing on locating and detaining undocumented immigrants with active warrants, as mentioned in a recent announcement from the governor's office.
As specified in the governor's mandate, the DPS is expected to work side by side with agencies under Homeland Security to round up roughly 5,400 individuals with unsettled warrants throughout the state of Texas. "Texas is expanding our operations to assist President Donald Trump to protect Americans and enforce the rule of law," Gov. Abbott stated. Adding an assertion to his directive, Abbott emphasized his partnership with President Trump, declaring, "Together, we will end this crisis and make America safe once again," as noted in the same announcement.
The specialized strike teams, comprised of DPS troopers, Special Agents, and Texas Rangers, are an integrated effort to boost homeland security measures. The extensive operation will also have the backing of DPS Aircraft Operations Division and the Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division, bringing a comprehensive approach to the initiative.
