In an escalation of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s controversial border operation, over 120 migrants were flown from the U.S.-Mexico border to Chicago. Abbott’s initiative, named Operation Lone Star, has sent more than 80,000 migrants to Democratic-led cities since last year. The move comes after Chicago implemented stricter penalties for bus operators attempting to drop off migrants outside designated areas. Abbott’s recent law allows Texas police to arrest migrants illegally crossing the border. The White House criticized the flights, accusing Abbott of using migrants for political gain. Concerns persist about the living conditions for migrants arriving in Chicago.
Texas Expands Operation Sending Migrants on Flights to Democratic Cities
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