Governor Abbott declares Venezuelan gang a terrorist group
Appearing at the same news conference as Banks, Gov. Greg Abbott formally declared Tren de Aragua a “foreign terrorist organization.” That allows the authorities to go after the gang under a beefed up anti-terrorism law and also allows for the creation of a task force assigned specifically to fight the group.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces crackdown on Venezuelan gang
Abbott signed a proclamation declaring Tren de Aragua a foreign terrorist organization and directed Texas DPS to create strike teams targeting the gang.
Texas officials declare Venezuelan gang a terrorist group, back Trump claims about migrants
Texas officials designated a Venezuelan gang as a "foreign terrorist group" and endorsed Donald Trump's claim that many migrants crossing into the U.S. were released from prisons in Latin America.
Texas Gov. Abbott designates Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, as a foreign terrorist organization
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is going to target a Venezuelan gang that he said was notorious for brutal violence and murder and posed a threat to Texans’ safety.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a crackdown on Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Here’s what you need to know
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said the state is launching a crackdown on Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang that has drawn national attention and that the Texas Republican likened to “MS-13 on steroids.” Abbott declared the gang a foreign terrorist organization and directed the state’s Department of Public Safety to ramp up efforts to halt its operations in Texas.
Gov. Abbott endorses Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn's reelection bid
FORT WORTH – Republican Tarrant County Sheriff Bill E. Waybourn received an endorsement from Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday.
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Louisiana bracing for Hurricane Francine's arrival
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Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status, and Texas is looking to try it next
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