Border Patrol breaches Texas wire, permits illegal migrants.

Anger Builds as Border Patrol Officer Cuts Wire to Allow Illegal Immigrants Through

There is growing outrage after a video emerged showing a U.S. Border Patrol officer cutting razor wire on the Texas side of the Rio Grande to allow illegal immigrants to come on shore.

Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas took to Twitter to express his frustration, stating, “Texas must respond.”

Fox News reporter Bill Melugin shared the video on Twitter, revealing that the razor wire was placed by the state of Texas to prevent illegal crossings. Melugin wrote, “Video from source in Eagle Pass shows Border Patrol cutting through razor wire placed by the state of TX to allow migrants to enter & be processed after crossing illegally.”

NEW: Video from source in Eagle Pass shows Border Patrol cutting through razor wire placed by the state of TX to allow migrants to enter & be processed after crossing illegally. @TxDPS tells me this is the first time they know of this happening, and that it’s being looked into… pic.twitter.com/jESPbzj9sw

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) June 30, 2023

Melugin reported that the Texas Department of Public Safety stated this was the first time they were aware of such an incident and that it is being investigated for potential destruction of Texas property.

He also highlighted the discrepancy between federal and state policies, noting that Texas has been physically blocking migrants under orders from Governor Greg Abbott. Melugin added, “TXDPS tells me the location this video was shot at is private property, and that they have permission from the owner to lay down razor wire and arrest migrants for criminal trespassing.”

Emphasizing that the Border Patrol agent was likely following orders, Melugin predicted that this incident would further strain the relationship between Texas and the federal government, which have differing approaches to border control.

Rep. Crenshaw expressed his anger on Twitter, questioning the actions of the Customs and Border Protection agent and accusing the Biden Administration of destroying Texas property to fulfill an open border agenda.

What the hell?

I’m going to assume for now that this particular CBP agent is following orders that he hates following. Either way, the Biden Administration is now destroying Texas property to fulfill an open border agenda. Texas must respond. https://t.co/7i6rj3G5iy

— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) June 30, 2023

Melugin later provided an update, sharing the federal side of the story. According to his sources, a Border Patrol boat encountered a group of migrants with small children, and the agent cut the razor wire to quickly apprehend them and ensure their safety in the heat, which is consistent with federal law.

CBP RESPONDS: A CBP official tells me a Border Patrol boat encountered a group of migrants with several small children, and that in order to quickly apprehend them and get them out of the heat, a BP agent cut the razor wire to access the area “consistent w/ federal law”.
CBP… pic.twitter.com/ZNfRSA7Ajj

— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) June 30, 2023

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responded, stating that it is their responsibility to enforce U.S. immigration laws and that the individuals in question had already crossed the Rio Grande and were subject to U.S. immigration laws.

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