Greg Abbott Screwed Over Truck Drivers in a Misguided Attempt to Increase Border Security
The new inspection initiative duplicated screenings that were already being carried out, irking trade officials and truckers—even those who have supported Abbott up until this point.
15 April 2022
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The new inspection initiative duplicated screenings that were already being carried out, irking trade officials and truckers—even those who have supported Abbott up until this point.
15 April 2022
Last week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a series of measures intended to fortify his state's border with Mexico and target undocumented immigrants crossing into the United States. In addition to the more performative stunts Abbott is implementing, the Republican governor is directing the Texas Department of Public Safety "to conduct enhanced safety inspections of vehicles as they cross international ports of entry into Texas," citing drug smuggling and migrant trafficking. Though seemingly one of the more commonsense components of Abbott's order, truckers, local business owners, and international commerce experts are raising concerns. The enhanced inspections, which bolster efforts already ...
Greg Abbott Screwed Over Truck Drivers in a Misguided Attempt to Increase Border Security
The new inspection initiative duplicated screenings that were already being carried out, irking trade officials and truckers—even those who have supported Abbott up until this point.
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