By South Central PA News |
Jan 30, 2024
Sen. Doug Mastriano, chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, has called for Pennsylvania National Guard troops to be deployed to Texas in support of Operation Lone Star. This operation was initiated by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in response to the surge in illegal immigration, aiming to detect and repel illegal crossings, arrest human smugglers and cartel gang members, and halt the flow of dangerous drugs like fentanyl.Mastriano emphasized the impact of the federal government's policies on the crisis at the southern border, stating,...