Expansion of Detention and Carceral Infrastructure

Texas State Immigration Enforcement after January 20, 2025

  • GA-52 relating to state agencies identifying additional detention space.
  • Current attempts from TX legislature to pass SB 9 that would revoke bail from people charged with certain crimes.
  • GA-50 Border Infrastructure: For state agencies to assist federal actors to deploy physical infrastructure to improve operational security at the border.
  • SRJ1: Denying bail for anyone charged with a felony that is an “illegal alien.” The term “illegal alien” is broadly defined and can include people with status.