(PatriotNews.net) – The intensified efforts by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Operation Lone Star have exposed shocking links between illegal immigrants and heinous crimes.
At a Glance
- Texas DPS conducted arrests in Hidalgo and El Paso counties.
- Criminal fugitives linked to sexual assaults were apprehended.
- Costs of Operation Lone Star exceed $11 billion.
- Controversy over funding responsibility persists.
Operation Lone Star Intensifies
Texas DPS’s Operation Lone Star targets illegal immigrants linked to criminal activities, especially sexual assaults. Arrests in Hidalgo and El Paso counties highlight the operation’s urgency. Notably, Armando Alonso-Cortez, a 40-year-old Mexican with a warrant for child sexual assault, was apprehended in Sullivan City and transferred as a flight risk. Additionally, Carlos Daniel Espinoza-Arguello from Venezuela, linked to sexual offenses, was arrested in Socorro during a routine traffic stop.
His arrest led police to a stash house, where more illegal immigrants were detained. These actions reinforce the operation’s significance in curbing cross-border crime. Governor Greg Abbott initiated Operation Lone Star in 2021, citing federal inaction as the motivation behind Texas taking charge of its border security challenges.
Financial Controversy Surrounding the Project
Operation Lone Star’s staggering $11.1 billion cost burdens state taxpayers, provoking debates on fiscal responsibility. Governor Abbott criticizes the federal government for evading its border security duty, noting, “should have been the federal government’s responsibility.” Amidst financial strain, attempts at legislative reimbursement flounder in the House, leaving Texans to foot the bill for what many see as a federal obligation.
“should have been the federal government’s responsibility” – Abbott.
Governor Abbott’s dissatisfaction extends to unmet federal reimbursement requests, emphasizing the persistent shortcomings of national policy. Texans remain skeptical as their state shoulders a job Washington refuses to confront. The operation, lauded for safeguarding citizens, thus ignites discussions on state vs. federal accountability, set against a backdrop of political gridlock and fiscal disarray.
Texas corrects a mistake and rearrests this 22yr old illegal alien child predator
Makes you wonder if she was not a victim of sex trafficking herself?
The extra weight and awful affialtion with kiddie porn seems like red flags of internal issues for her https://t.co/VFTMdRdWRA
— Illinois is broke and corrupt (@IsIllinois) February 7, 2025
Conclusion: A Stark Reminder
Operation Lone Star persists as a significant reminder of Texas’s proactive stance in the absence of federal intervention. The initiative has led to the apprehension of over half a million illegal immigrants, including dangerous criminal elements. Yet, without federal backing, Texas bears the fiscal weight, raising concerns over long-term sustainability.
“In short, Texas stepped up where the federal government refused and in doing so, protected all Americans from President Biden’s dangerous policies” – Abbott.
Operation Lone Star remains a beacon of state initiative but also an exemplar of unmet federal duties. Its success hinges not only on arrests but also on addressing the fiscal impacts that Texas bravely confronts. Without resolution in the near term, this political and economic unease is bound to fester.
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