Texas Governor Greg Abbott has credited his state’s efforts, particularly Operation Lone Star, for a significant decrease in border crossings, contrasting it with the Biden administration’s policies, which he claims have hindered border security. The White House, however, attributes the decline to its own executive order restricting asylum entries and argues that Abbott’s actions endanger migrants and law enforcement.
Texas Governor claims success in curbing illegal immigration through Operation Lone Star, but experts attribute recent shifts in migration patterns to complex global factors. Border Patrol data shows a decrease in migrant encounters in Texas sectors, while non-Texas sectors have seen increases. Despite the Governor’s claims, experts caution against attributing the decrease solely to Operation Lone Star due to the complexity of migration patterns and the influence of global push factors.
