Overcriminalization along the Gulf Coast has become a threat to liberty and economic growth. The five Gulf states-Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida-have nearly 1,000 environmental laws criminalizing activity along the coast.
Resourcing Texas Local Courts for Border-Related Crimes
The border crisis has called for record funding to resource Texas courts along the border to ensure that illegal aliens receive proper adjudication and courts can maintain their caseloads. As the increase in illegal immigration persists, local courts will continue to require additional resources, personnel, and funding. This research uncovers what resources have been allocated...