Texas continues to put on a show with National Guard’s seizure in Eagle Pass
The Texas National Guard’s Border Theater
The Texas National Guard has made headlines by seizing control of a strip of land in one of the busiest illegal border crossing areas in Texas. However, this move by Governor Greg Abbott seems to be more about political theater than actually curbing illegal immigration.
The Texas Military Department claims that they took control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, to prepare for future surges of illegal immigrants and to keep out federal border officials who allegedly contribute to illegal crossings in the area.
NEW: The Texas Military Department confirms the TX National Guard has seized control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass (city property where mass illegal crossings are), and is restricting Border Patrol from accessing the area, saying the Feds “perpetuate illegal crossings”. This is… pic.twitter.com/29UqFmWDsx
Eagle Pass has long been a popular area for migrants to illegally cross the border into the United States.
It’s a total free for all in Eagle Pass right now. Mass illegal crossing taking place for over an hour and a half. Almost 2 years to the day we saw 15,000+ Haitians under the bridge in Del Rio, we now have thousands of predominantly Venezuelans gathering under Eagle Pass bridge. pic.twitter.com/VkfUQnexGZ
Governor Abbott and the Border Patrol Union have praised the Guard for taking action to secure the border, but despite the increased presence and security measures, the Texas National Guard has not been authorized to detain and deport illegal immigrants. Instead, they are still being turned over to Border Patrol for processing and release.
As caravans of migrants are moving through Mexico toward the U.S. border, we are making clear that Texas will be a tough place to cross. https://t.co/G4LJfKfiK3
While the move has sparked controversy and legal action from the Biden administration, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the border situation. The Department of Justice has filed a complaint against Texas, arguing that the state is illegally hindering Border Patrol’s access to the Rio Grande and impeding their ability to process apprehended migrants.
Some critics argue that Abbott’s actions are an attempt to prevent Border Patrol from operating in Eagle Pass. However, Border Patrol sources have stated that the National Guard’s blockade of Shelby Park only adds extra steps to the processing of migrants, without actually stopping them from crossing the border.
NEW: Exclusive video of TX National Guard denying BP agents access to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, TX – a major BP area of operation. BP sources say this tactic has had no impact on migrant flow and ultimately migrants are still turned over to BP adding extra steps @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/M8BdZrSGC4
This is not the first time Governor Abbott has deployed the Texas National Guard to the border, but despite these efforts, illegal border crossings have continued to rise to record levels. In the 2023 fiscal year alone, over 2.47 million illegal border crossers were apprehended, surpassing previous records.
Jordan Boyd is a staff writer at The Federalist and co-producer of The Federalist Radio Hour. Her work has also been featured in The Daily Wire, Fox News, and RealClearPolitics. Jordan graduated from Baylor University where she majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow her on Twitter @jordanboydtx.
How effective is the deployment of the Texas National Guard in curbing illegal immigration in Texas, and does it address the root causes of the issue?
The Texas National Guard’s recent seizure of control over a strip of land in one of the busiest illegal border crossing areas in Texas has gained significant attention in the media. However, the motives behind this move by Governor Greg Abbott seem to be more centered around political theater rather than effectively curbing illegal immigration.
According to the Texas Military Department, the seizure of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas was done in order to prepare for future surges of illegal immigrants and to keep out federal border officials who are allegedly seen as contributors to illegal crossings in the area. Eagle Pass has long been a popular location for migrants to illegally cross the border into the United States.
Governor Abbott and the Border Patrol Union have lauded the Texas National Guard for taking action to secure the border. However, despite the increased presence and security measures, the Guard has not been authorized to detain and deport illegal immigrants. Instead, they are still being turned over to the Border Patrol for processing and release.
This move by the Texas National Guard has generated controversy and legal action from various organizations. Critics argue that the deployment of the National Guard is merely a symbolic gesture and has not resulted in any substantial changes to the immigration situation in Texas. They believe that the real solution lies in comprehensive immigration reform and addressing the root causes that lead to illegal immigration.
Furthermore, the actions of the Texas National Guard have been seen as a direct challenge to the authority of federal border officials. This raises concerns about the potential for conflict and confusion in carrying out immigration enforcement duties.
Governor Abbott, on the other hand, has defended the actions of the Texas National Guard, stating that they are necessary to secure the border and send a message that Texas will be a tough place to cross. However, it remains to be seen whether this display of force will have any significant impact on the overall issue of illegal immigration.
In conclusion, the seizure of Shelby Park by the Texas National Guard appears to be more of a political move aimed at addressing the issue of illegal immigration in Texas. While it has garnered attention and support from some, critics argue that it does little to actually solve the problem. The debate over immigration reform and border security continues, with no concrete resolution in sight.
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