Gov. Abbott Asking Biden Administration To Allow Texas DPS To Talk To Migrant Teens At Dallas Convention Center

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

March 17, 2021

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – During a news conference in Dallas, Gov. Greg Abbott said he’s asking the Biden administration to allow Texas Department of Public Safety authorities to talk to the thousands of migrant teens that will be housed at the convention center.

It was announced earlier this week that 3,000 boys between the ages of 15 and 17 will be housed at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center as the U.S.-Mexico border sees an influx in migrants.

The federal government created this shelter as current facilities are not meant to hold children in custody. Hundreds of children are illegally coming across the Texas border from Mexico by themselves nearly every day.

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