A Texas development known as Colony Ridge has been caught on camera selling land to buyers using foreign identification documents, specifically catering to illegal aliens. The undercover investigation conducted by Project Veritas and reviewed by The Daily Wire revealed that the development, sprawling across 34,000 acres north of Houston, actively markets to illegal aliens.
During the investigation, a saleswoman named Sandy Moreno confirmed that Colony Ridge allows illegal aliens to purchase land, emphasizing that buyers need to be residents of Texas. She mentioned accepting forms of identification such as Mexican passports and driver’s licenses. Moreno acknowledged that the development caters to illegal aliens, mentioning customers from countries like Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Cuba.
Justin Chaney, responsible for commercial development and sales at Colony Ridge, also confirmed that foreign documentation, including passports, could be used to buy land. He highlighted the growing population at Colony Ridge, estimating around 55,000 residents currently, with plans to reach 250,000 in the near future.
Despite not checking citizenship status, Chaney admitted that intentionally targeting illegal alien buyers was against the law. Colony Ridge’s promotional materials and social media posts suggest a deliberate effort to attract buyers from abroad, using platforms like WhatsApp for international communication.
The development is facing legal action from both the Texas Attorney General and the Department of Justice and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly using predatory sales tactics and targeting Hispanic buyers. Allegations include accepting Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) as a form of identification, which can be obtained by illegal aliens.
The situation at Colony Ridge raises concerns about compliance with consumer protection laws and the ethical implications of targeting illegal alien buyers. The ongoing legal battles highlight the importance of transparency and accountability in real estate transactions to protect both buyers and the integrity of the market.