As we enforce State law, we may need to aid those in medical distress and provide water as necessary,” Escalon said. “The purpose of the wire is to deter smuggling between the ports of entry and not to injure migrants,” McCraw wrote. Texas has recently been involved in a lawsuit over deploying floating barriers on the Rio Grande River to deter migrant crossings along the border. When asked about troopers being told to push migrants back into the water or deny water, Considine told CNN the Office of the Inspector General is investigating the incident. “Troopers give migrants water.

Source: CNN July 18, 2023 13:02 UTC