Texas Purchases Land for Deportation Facilities

Texas officials have proposed a 1,400-acre ranch near the US-Mexico border for President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plans, emphasizing a commitment to facilitate construction of detention facilities. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham expressed readiness to collaborate with federal agencies, aiming to process and deport undocumented migrants, specifically targeting violent criminals. The land was purchased by Texas for approximately $4 million in October and was previously blocked from constructing a border wall by its former owner. Trump's appointed 'border czar' Tom Homan confirmed the administration's intent to utilize the ranch for deportation operations. This initiative aligns with Trump's campaign promises to intensify immigration enforcement and deportations. In contrast, Democratic-led states are moving towards protective measures for immigrants, highlighting the political divide on immigration policy.