On Thursday, a large group of migrants from countries like Venezuela and Africa breached concertina wire barricades and attacked Texas National Guard members in El Paso, Texas.
The incident, which some have described as a “riot,” involved hundreds of individuals attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
According to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) spokesperson, the surge began around 11 a.m. local time near Midway Drive and Loop 375, between the Rio Grande and the border wall.
Hundreds of illegal aliens overwhelm Texas troops in El Paso and storm the border
Americans are so sick and tired of seeing this invasion
ENOUGH pic.twitter.com/joycpX2wmv
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) March 21, 2024
The clash prompted the deployment of additional personnel to regain control of the situation, which continues to be closely monitored with increased patrols in the area.
Videos capturing the chaotic scene quickly went viral, sparking strong reactions from officials and the public alike.
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Some viewers took to social media, calling for the use of lethal force against the migrants, while others expressed concern over the escalating tensions at the border.
By 3 p.m. on Thursday, all migrants involved in the incident had been moved from the site and taken into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents.
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This is what propaganda looks like, folks.
Despite Biden’s efforts to have an open border & dismantle Trump’s border policies, Scarborough says it’s all… pic.twitter.com/seOnpVSsZj
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 22, 2024
They were then transported to a central processing station, where they will be processed under Title 8 immigration law, with priority given to family units and children.
The state has witnessed a staggering 2.4 million migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border in fiscal 2023, a significant increase from the equally staggering 1.7 million recorded in 2021.
