Abbott: Texas’ Right to Defend Borders Trumps Federal Law
Defiant Texas Governor Pushes Back Against Biden’s Reckless Border Policies
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a powerful statement on Wednesday, standing up against President Joe Biden’s attempts to prevent Texas from securing its borders. The state has been dealing with a massive influx of illegal aliens due to Biden’s irresponsible border policies.
Abbott’s statement comes in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in favor of the Biden administration, allowing them to remove or cut through the razor wire that Texas had deployed to stop illegal crossings along the Rio Grande.
“President Biden has violated his oath to faithfully execute immigration laws enacted by Congress,” Abbott declared. “Instead of holding immigrants accountable for the federal crime of illegal entry, Biden has chosen to sue Texas for taking action to protect our border.”
Abbott continued, “Biden has instructed his agencies to ignore federal statutes that require the detention of illegal immigrants, essentially granting them parole en masse into the United States. By dismantling Texas’s border security infrastructure, Biden has enticed illegal immigrants away from the safe legal entry points and into the dangerous waters of the Rio Grande.”
The governor highlighted the alarming fact that over 6 million illegal aliens have entered Texas through its southern border under the Biden administration, a number exceeding the population of 30 U.S. states.
Abbott emphasized the importance of the Constitution in addressing this issue:
“James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the other visionaries who wrote the U.S. Constitution foresaw that States should not be left to the mercy of a lawless president who does nothing to stop external threats like cartels smuggling millions of illegal immigrants across the border. That is why the Framers included both Article IV, § 4, which promises that the federal government ‘shall protect each [State] against invasion,’ and Article I, § 10, Clause 3, which acknowledges ‘the States’ sovereign interest in protecting their borders.'”
Abbott argued that Biden’s failure to secure the border has triggered Texas’s right to self-defense, as outlined in Article I, § 10, Clause 3 of the Constitution.
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“For these reasons, I have already declared an invasion under Article I, § 10, Clause 3 to invoke Texas’s constitutional authority to defend and protect itself,” Abbott concluded. “This authority is the supreme law of the land and supersedes any federal statutes that contradict it. The Texas National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and other Texas personnel are acting on that authority, as well as state law, to secure the Texas border.”
How has Abbott witnessed the negative effects of an unsecured border, and why is he concerned about the safety and well-being of the American people?
And allowing a free flow of illegal immigrants, Biden is endangering the safety and well-being of the American people.”
Abbott’s stance against Biden’s border policies is not driven by political gamesmanship, but rather by a genuine concern for the people of Texas and the entire nation. The governor has witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of an unsecured border, with increased drug trafficking, human smuggling, and criminal activity plaguing his state.
Under Biden’s reckless policies, Border Patrol agents are overwhelmed, resources are stretched thin, and criminals are taking advantage of the chaos at the border. Texas taxpayers are burdened with the costs of dealing with the influx of illegal immigrants, while the federal government turns a blind eye to their plight.
Abbott’s determination to protect his state has led to him taking unprecedented action. In addition to deploying the razor wire along the Rio Grande, Abbott has mobilized the Texas National Guard and embarked on an aggressive border security strategy. He has also authorized the construction of a border wall to stem the tide of illegal crossings.
Despite facing opposition from the Biden administration and a Supreme Court ruling against the state, Abbott remains resolute in his commitment to securing the border. He has vowed to use every tool at his disposal to defend Texas and the rule of law.
Abbott’s defiance should serve as an inspiration to other governors and leaders across the country. His steadfastness in the face of adversity is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the safety and security of his constituents.
It is crucial that Americans understand the gravity of the situation at the border and the detrimental impact of Biden’s policies. The influx of illegal immigrants not only poses a threat to national security but also undermines the integrity of our immigration system.
As Governor Abbott rightfully points out, immigration laws enacted by Congress must be enforced. By choosing to ignore federal statutes and granting parole en masse to illegal immigrants, Biden is setting a dangerous precedent that undermines the rule of law.
The American people deserve better. They deserve a leader who prioritizes their safety and well-being over political interests. Governor Abbott has proven himself to be such a leader, willing to go to great lengths to protect his state and the country.
In the face of Biden’s reckless border policies, it is imperative that more leaders follow Abbott’s lead and push back against the administration’s disregard for the rule of law. The future of our nation depends on it.
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