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Watch: Texas National Guard strings concertina wire at popular El Paso border crossing point

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The Texas National Guard, which was deployed to El Paso on Monday by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, strung concertina wire Tuesday along the Rio Grande near Downtown El Paso. The area has been a popular crossing point in recent weeks for migrants seeking to enter the United States.

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