Texas is wasting no time gearing up for President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious mass deportation initiative, a cornerstone of his administration’s pledge to restore border security and national sovereignty.
With millions of illegal immigrants crossing into the U.S. during the Biden-Harris administration’s open-border policies, the Lone Star State is stepping forward with resources and infrastructure to make Trump’s promise a reality.
In a bold move, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham has offered the Trump administration a 1,402-acre parcel of ranch land in Starr County, situated in the Rio Grande Valley along the U.S.-Mexico border. The property is slated to become the primary staging area for what Buckingham has called “the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation’s history.”
Buckingham’s letter to Trump makes it clear that Texas is fully aligned with his agenda. Her office is prepared to facilitate the construction of large-scale facilities for the processing, detention, and deportation of individuals who entered the U.S. illegally. These efforts will prioritize violent criminals and cartel members, many of whom have exploited lax border enforcement policies to terrorize American communities.
In addition to offering the land, Buckingham has already granted a 7,681-foot easement around the property to federal agencies, allowing for the construction of border infrastructure, including a wall. The move overturns restrictions imposed by the land’s previous owner, who had blocked law enforcement access and refused to allow a wall to be built.
Buckingham’s tenure as Texas Land Commissioner has been marked by aggressive actions to combat cartel activity and secure the border. Her partnership with Trump’s incoming administration promises to expedite plans for both the detention facility and enhanced border protections.
“Operation Aurora” Kicks Off Nationwide Efforts
Trump’s deportation strategy, dubbed “Operation Aurora,” is set to launch in Aurora, Colorado, where the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua has infiltrated multiple apartment complexes.
Trump has vowed to invoke the rarely used Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to target criminal networks and expedite the removal of gang members. His plan emphasizes dismantling migrant criminal organizations operating within the U.S., a mission that resonates with communities plagued by rising crime linked to illegal immigration.
Texas’s proactive stance underscores its commitment to border security, setting a standard for other states to follow. By offering both land and legal backing, Texas demonstrates that securing the border and enforcing immigration laws are not merely federal responsibilities but shared priorities for state and national leaders.
