Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US Critics argue migrants already know the risks of journey and restrictive policies put border-crossers at further risk.
Moreover, even if people don’t attempt an illegal crossing, they still face high risks merely heading to the U.S., where they can legally request asylum by presenting themselves to federal officers.
The billboards are part of Texas’s larger, controversial effort to pursue its own state-level immigration enforcement actions, which are typically the province of the federal government.
“ … We applaud the state in recognizing the silent crisis and for acknowledging and elevating this very serious yet hidden issue.”.
“If you cross into Texas illegally, you will regret it forever.”.
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