{"id":2041540,"date":"2023-09-22T14:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-receives-briefing-on-colony-ridge-calls-illegal-immigrant-development-completely-insane\/"},"modified":"2023-09-22T14:47:35","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T18:47:35","slug":"texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-receives-briefing-on-colony-ridge-calls-illegal-immigrant-development-completely-insane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-receives-briefing-on-colony-ridge-calls-illegal-immigrant-development-completely-insane\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas AG Ken Paxton briefed on Colony Ridge, deems illegal immigrant development &#8216;insane&#8217;."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-receives-briefing-on-colony-ridge-calls-illegal-immigrant-development-completely-insane%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2041540&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Vows to Take Action on Colony Ridge Housing Development<\/h2>\n<p>Texas \u2062Attorney General Ken Paxton is determined to address the problems at Colony Ridge, a \u2063massive housing development just north\u200d of Houston. \u200bThis development has become a hotbed for illegal immigrants due to financing methods that bypass the need for proof-of-citizenship documents.<\/p>\n<p>Paxton, who recently survived an impeachment attempt by the legislature, received a briefing on the development\u200d after an investigation by The Daily Wire. In an interview with radio host Michael Berry, Paxton expressed his disbelief at\u2064 the\u200b situation, calling it &#8220;completely insane&#8221; that these\u2062 villages \u200dwith illegal immigrants can be set up.<\/p>\n<p>While Paxton acknowledges that there\u2064 is currently no clear legal path to \u2064stopping the growth of Colony Ridge, he believes that the legislature should address this issue. The\u2063 development has led to a surge in crime, which many suspect is linked to Mexican cartel activity.<\/p>\n<p>Paxton stated, &#8220;We can maybe\u2062 affect the financing or the\u2064 financial aspect of it to some\u200c degree,\u2063 but I don&#8217;t think\u200c right now the \u2064legislature \u200chas given me the authority to\u200b do anything \u2064about it. So we&#8217;re looking at whether we have some authority to do something with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-ron-desantis-signs-bill-cracking-down-on-big-tech-these-platforms-have-become-our-public-square\/\" title=\"BREAKING: Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Cracking Down On Big Tech: \u2018These Platforms Have Become Our Public Square\u2019\">deceptive trade practices<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Republican Leaders Demand Action<\/h3>\n<p>Paxton is not alone in his concerns \u200babout Colony Ridge. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick plans to urge \u200dGovernor Greg Abbott to convene \u200ba <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/update-letter-by-ted-cruz-and-6-gop-senators-and-4-senators-elect-sign-letter-to-reject-election-call-for-election-commission-10-day-emergency-audit-takes-place\/\" title=\"UPDATE: Letter by Ted Cruz and 6 GOP Senators and 4 Senators-Elect Sign Letter to Reject Election \u2013 Call For Election Commission 10-Day Emergency Audit Takes Place\">special legislative session<\/a> to address \u2062the issue. Patrick emphasized the dangers of having entire cities of illegal immigrants without proper law enforcement or basic \u200camenities like running \u200cwater.<\/p>\n<p>Florida Governor\u2064 and presidential \u200dcandidate Ron DeSantis\u2064 also weighed in, blaming &#8220;weak, spineless\u200d leaders&#8221; for \u2064allowing sprawling developments to house thousands of \u2063illegal immigrants who have broken the nation&#8217;s \u2063laws.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">How have we gotten to a point in this country where we are permitting and facilitating sprawling developments to house thousands \u2063of illegal\u2062 immigrants who have broken our nation&#8217;s laws?<\/p>\n<p>Weak, spineless leaders. Our national\u200c sovereignty is at stake. We must stop excusing inaction\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Dzs4KwRWjX\">https:\/\/t.co\/Dzs4KwRWjX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ron DeSantis (@RonDeSantis) \u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RonDeSantis\/status\/1704947714306322753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 21, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Multiple U.S. congressmen from Texas, including Representative Chip Roy and Representative Brian Babin, have also expressed their concerns about Colony \u2062Ridge. They believe that the development is a pressing problem that needs immediate attention \u2062and that the loopholes allowing the \u2063exploitation\u200d of America&#8217;s generous laws must be closed.<\/p>\n<h3>Governor Abbott&#8217;s Response<\/h3>\n<p>Despite the growing calls for action, it remains uncertain how Governor Abbott intends to address Colony Ridge. He \u2062is already expected to convene a special legislative session next month to \u2062address \u2064education policy in Texas, but he\u2063 could potentially include the issue of the illegal immigrant community as well.<\/p>\n<p>Abbott&#8217;s office\u200c has responded \u200cto \u2064the concerns raised about Colony Ridge, pointing to \u2064actions the Governor has already taken and disputing recent reports about the development. They also shared a marketing video showcasing the presentable portions of the development. However, Abbott&#8217;s office\u2063 has not publicly\u2064 addressed the\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-attorney-general-ken-paxton-receives-briefing-on-colony-ridge-calls-illegal-immigrant-development-completely-insane\/\" title=\"Texas AG Ken Paxton briefed on Colony Ridge, deems illegal immigrant development 'insane'.\">significant campaign contributions \u200creceived<\/a> \u200cfrom Colony Ridge developer William &#8220;Trey&#8221;\u200c Harris and his wife Celeste Harris.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What challenges does Paxton and other Republican \u2062leaders face in addressing the problems at Colony Ridge and how do they plan to overcome them<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Bram\u2064 DeSantis has also voiced his support for Paxton&#8217;s efforts. He stated, &#8220;We cannot let our country be\u200c turned \u2062into a\u2064 sanctuary for illegal immigrants. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton \u2064is taking the \u2064right steps to confront \u2064the issue at Colony\u2062 Ridge, and I stand behind him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Republican leaders across the country are expressing \u200dtheir \u2062concern over the situation at Colony Ridge and\u200c are calling for action. They argue\u2063 that the development not only poses a threat to national\u200c security but also undermines the rule of law. They believe that unless\u200c swift and decisive action is taken, more housing developments like Colony Ridge will pop up and further exacerbate the already existing immigration crisis.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Although Paxton and other Republican leaders are determined to address the problems\u200c at Colony Ridge, they face several challenges. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/northern-irish-bishops-decry-vote-allowing-abortion-of-disabled\/\" title=\"Northern Irish Bishops Decry Vote Allowing Abortion of Disabled\">current legal framework<\/a>\u200b does not provide clear authority to shut down\u200b or regulate such housing developments based on \u2062their association with illegal immigrants. \u2062This means that legislative action is needed to address the issue effectively.<\/p>\n<p>However, passing \u2063new laws and regulations can be a lengthy and complex process, requiring the support of \u2063the majority in both \u2064houses of the state \u200blegislature. \u2063Additionally, there may be opposition from advocacy groups and individuals who argue that actions against \u2062housing developments with immigrants are discriminatory and inhumane.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these \u200dchallenges, Paxton remains committed to taking action. He understands the importance of securing the borders and upholding the rule of law. \u200dPaxton believes that\u200b addressing the issue at Colony Ridge will\u200b send \u2062a strong message and hopefully deter other developments from going\u200c down \u2063the same \u2064path.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The situation at Colony Ridge is a\u2062 matter of great concern for\u2062 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton\u2063 and many Republican leaders.\u200b The influx of illegal immigrants into this housing development has raised serious national security and public safety issues. Paxton, along with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and other Republican leaders, is determined to find a solution to address these challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Gaining support from the legislature, passing new laws, and \u200covercoming opposition will be key in taking effective action on Colony Ridge. Nonetheless, the commitment and determination shown by\u2062 Paxton and other \u200dRepublican leaders \u2063indicate that they will not rest until this issue is resolved and the rule of \u2062law\u2062 upheld.<\/p>\n<p>The case of Colony Ridge highlights the complex nature of immigration and the challenges associated with addressing housing developments that attract illegal immigrants. As the debate continues, it is important to seek comprehensive and sustainable solutions that \u2064prioritize national security, public safety, and the well-being of all residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Texas AG Ken Paxton is considering solutions for issues at Colony Ridge, a large housing development near Houston. The development has become a haven for undocumented immigrants due to financing methods that bypass proof-of-citizenship requirements. Paxton, recently active following a legislative setback, is exploring options to tackle the problem.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":503,"featured_media":2041541,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041540","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041540","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/503"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2041540"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2041540\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2041541"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2041540"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2041540"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2041540"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}