In Texas, 140 riot charges against illegal immigrants have been dismissed

A group of 140 illegal immigrants had their riot charges dismissed by a Texas judge on Monday. The gang of illegal immigrants was arrested after storming the border earlier this month and overwhelming Border Patrol agents.

County Court Judge Ruben Morales ruled against the Texas Department of Public Safety, arguing that Texas authorities failed to prove probable cause in arresting those linked to the border insurrection, according to El Paso Times .

“After reviewing the affidavit, I do not believe there is (probable cause),” Morales said. “I do not believe there is probable cause why these individuals continue to be held for the crime of participating in insurrection.”

The illegal immigrants involved in the riot will be released from state custody. However, the group will be transferred to federal custody as all 140 illegal immigrants continue to face charges for illegally crossing the US-Mexico border.

The group could still face riot charges in the future.

“This is one step,” El Paso County Public Defender Kelli Childress said after the hearing. “Can the DA go back and charge them now? “Certainly, but I hope they have the integrity to explain to a grand jury what probable cause means and the fact that the judge found there was none.”

In another recent incident, 1,300 illegal immigrants flocked to New York City City Hall, demanding more taxpayer-funded aid and the ability to work in the United States.

A number of illegal immigrants claimed they had been promised green cards or work visas.

“Hundreds of illegal immigrants from Haiti and Africa are currently standing in front of City Hall in New York. The majority are single men and mainly French speakers,” independent journalist Savanah Hernandez posted on X along with a video of the scene. “They told me they are here to ask the city for more help and the opportunity to work.”