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Politics : View from the Center and Left Texas Annex

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From: S. maltophilia9/22/2025 3:09:08 PM
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....Elected leaders chimed in to applaud the operation. “The Venezuela-based prison gang Tren de Aragua (TdA)—among the worst groups that have infiltrated the nation—was operating right in the heart of suburban Austin in Hays County, Texas, where I call home,” said right-wing GOP Congressman Chip Roy. Governor Greg Abbott added on X: “Over 40 TdA vicious criminals are now behind bars and off our streets.”

But authorities never offered any evidence that the party attendees actually were Tren de Aragua members. María told the Observer that none of her kids were involved with the gang; four other party attendees also denied any affiliation. DPS and ICE referred questions to the FBI. The FBI did not answer Observer questions, and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office did not respond.

As a result of the raid, ICE arrested 35 people on federal charges of attempted illegal entry, according to a report obtained from DPS, which was previously.....

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