A suspected immigrant is escorted by the U.S. Border Patrol to a vehicle near the U.S.-Mexico border in McAllen.(Photo by Eddie Seal/Bloomberg)
The new policy means everyone who crosses the border could face criminal prosecution for illegal entry.
May 08, 2018 at 06:40 PM
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Senior reporter
Stepped-up immigration law enforcement in Texas under U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions‘ new “zero tolerance” policy may lead to more work for Texas lawyers who represent individuals in immigration matters.
“I can see that I would end up representing far more individuals in federal court for illegal entry and illegal re-entry,” said Jodi Goodwin, an immigration lawyer in Harlingen, located in the Rio Grande Valley.
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