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DHS claims Border Patrol blocked by Texas from entering area to rescue migrants who later drowned
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The Department of Homeland Security says that Border Patrol were blocked from accessing an area at the border occupied by Texas officials as they sought to aid migrants who later drowned.
Adam Shaw is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital, primarily covering immigration and border security.
Texas had taken control earlier this week of Shelby Park along the Rio Grande River, an area that had previously served as a staging area for processing during migrant surges in the busy crossing area. DHS had said it had been blocked from entering the area by Texas. The Texas Military Department said the move was to prepare for future illegal immigrant surges and to stop organizations that perpetuate crossings. He can be reached at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter.