Official announcements from the Texas Land Commissioner's office or news reports confirming construction commencement

Texas Offers 1,402 Acres to Trump for Deportation Facilities Named After Jocelyn Nungaray

Nov 26, 2024, 04:35 PM

The Texas Land Commissioner, Dawn Buckingham, has offered 1,402 acres of land along the Texas-Mexico border to the incoming Trump administration for the establishment of deportation facilities. This initiative aligns with Trump's campaign promises to implement mass deportations and includes plans for the construction of detention centers. The land, previously acquired for a border wall, is part of a broader effort dubbed the 'Jocelyn Initiative,' named after 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, who was murdered by illegal immigrants. Buckingham emphasized that construction will begin immediately upon Trump's inauguration, marking a significant step in Texas's immigration enforcement strategy. The announcement coincided with a groundbreaking event for the border wall in Starr County, reinforcing the state's commitment to enhanced border security.