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Source: Associated Press

1. Summary
   Texas' Department of Public Safety is investigating a state trooper's claim that the treatment of migrants at the border has "stepped over a line into the inhumane." The trooper, a medic, made his claims via an email to a superior officer that was reported on by the Houston Chronicle. The news comes as Texas builds a floating barrier in the Rio Grande.
   
   The trooper claimed that when he encountered a group of 120 migrants, which included small children, his unit was ordered to push them back into the waters of the Rio Grande. He also claims to have seen a 4-year-old girl trying to cross razor wire get pressed back by the Texas Guard and pass out from the heat, though she received medical treatment; and that a 19-year-old woman had a miscarriage after being stuck in razor wire.
   
   The trooper specifically objected to placing razor wire by water, saying it forced people to enter dangerous waters. Texas officials said there are no orders to push migrants into the water but defended the increased use of razor wire fortifications, saying it deters dangerous crossings.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   State investigating claim that DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water.
   Texas Tribune (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 77% • 6 min read
   

1. Different political viewpoint
   Texas denies ordering police to push migrants back into the Rio Grande.
   Washington Times (Moderate Right) • Factual Grade 63% • 3 min read

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   7 times Texas leaders misled the public about Operation Lone Star. (2022)
   Marshall Project (Center) • Factual Grade 81% • 10 min read

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