Coverage dated March 15, 2022

National Guard troops were dispatched to famous Texas ranches with private security as part of border mission

Headline from KVUE

The dispatching of troops to the sprawling private ranches, far from the border, raises questions about the use of National Guard troops.

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  1. KVUE

    National Guard troops were dispatched to famous Texas ranches with private security as part of border mission (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    The dispatching of troops to the sprawling private ranches, far from the border, raises questions about the use of National Guard troops.

  2. KIII Corpus Christi

    Texas National Guard troops were dispatched to wealthy ranches with private security as part of border mission (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    In practice, service members said, they stood around for hours, staring at each other and the highway, outside the private ranches.

  3. The Hill

    Texas National Guard troops were ordered as private security for wealthy ranches, service members say (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Roughly 30 Texas National Guard members stood watch outside the properties of wealthy private ranch owners in South Texas earlier this year in an effort to crack down on illegal immigration.

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