Texas Gov Abbott Demands Investigation Into NGOs ‘Aiding Illegal Crossings’ At Border

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is demanding an investigation into nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) he says could be aiding and abetting the surge in illegal immigration at the southern border, according to a Wednesday statement.

Abbott sent a letter Wednesday to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton instructing him to investigate the groups’ roles in the border crisis. His concern lies with the continued record levels of illegal immigration and an even larger surge anticipated with the end of Title 42, a public health policy used to quickly expel certain illegal immigrants,...