Texas launches graphic billboard campaign to deter migrants crossing border
Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) launched new graphic billboards warning that migrants crossing the border could be raped or kidnapped, in an effort to curb illegal immigration at the southern border in Texas.
Texas puts up billboards warning of rape, kidnapping to deter migrants
The billboards, which will be posted Mexico and Central America, come as Texas seeks to offer a blueprint for Trump’s expansive crackdown on immigration.
Texas buys billboards warning migrants they could be raped if they travel to the U.S. border
Texas is installing ominous billboards warning migrants that they could be kidnapped or raped if they make the journey to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.
'Tough medicine': Texas launches billboard campaign to deter migrants with warnings
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the campaign Thursday. The billboards' messages warn migrants of sexual assault, human trafficking and other dangers.
Texas' new billboard campaign warns migrants about risks of crossing into US illegally
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.
Texas Puts Up 'Rape' Billboards To Deter Migrants
The billboards contain messages that include warnings that migrants could get raped or even kidnapped. Gov. Greg Abbott explained that the campaign was really to "deter illegal immigration into Texas." He said they have started to put up dozens of billboards throughout Mexico and Central America.
Texas buys billboards in Central America warning migrants of danger of rape and abuse on journey to US
Critics argue migrants already know the risks of journey and restrictive policies put border-crossers at further risk
Texas' $100K Billboard Campaign Warns Migrants of Rape
Gov. Greg Abbott, who once pledged to "eliminate all rapists" from his state of Texas, is now warning migrants that traffickers could rape and abuse them if they try to make their way to the United States.
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