The Texas Department of Transportation apprehended dozens of unauthorized immigrants in the Panhandle last week as part of a one-day enforcement operation.
The department stopped commercial vehicles on I-40 and detained migrants for using Texas roads.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stated Wednesday that 31 unauthorized aliens were apprehended as part of a combined commercial vehicle enforcement (CVE) operation.
The operation took place on November 11 along I-40. According to Abbott’s announcement, 31 drivers who had CDLs were unable to show their lawful domicile during the 105 vehicle inspections.
Those 31 individuals were submitted to ICE, who found they were in the country unlawfully. Abbott stated the majority of their CDLs were granted in California.
For the Wheeler County operation, DPS CVE troopers were joined by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
What they’re saying: “Millions of Texans drive on our highways, roads, and streets every day,” said Abbott. “When illegal immigrants break the law and illegally drive on our roads, they endanger the lives of countless Texans and Americans. This joint state and federal operation along one of the nation’s longest transcontinental highways removed illegal drivers and unsafe vehicles from Texas roads. While liberal states like California issue licenses to illegal immigrants and risk the lives of Americans, Texas will work with our federal partners to maintain safe roads and apprehend illegal immigrants to protect our communities.”
