Operation Lone Star has been so successful, the Trump administration is using it as a model to secure the border. Finally, we have a president who will partner with Texas to deny illegal entry. To support that mission, I've ordered Texas state agencies to assist the Trump administration to Arrest, jail and deport illegal immigrants. Now we must also require cities and counties across the state to fully cooperate with those efforts. One of the most dangerous threats is the violent Venezuela gang trend Aragua. (23:28–23:38)
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Asserts that Texas state agencies were ordered to assist the Trump administration in immigration enforcement.
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