LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The US Border Patrol Laredo Sector posted on their Facebook page that the Texas National Guard has officially arrived in Laredo.

“This week, the Texas National Guard arrived in Laredo to assist the Laredo Sector Border Patrol in securing our border and protecting our great nation. Their support strengthens our mission and together we stand committed to keeping our communities safe.”

This comes as no surprise as the sector respectfully received the National Guard back in February multiple times. Earlier in the year, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed an agreement with the Trump administration, granting the National Guard authority to make immigration arrests under agent supervision.

The Guard has been sent to the southern border to help Border Patrol agents sto

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