Republican lawmakers in 14 states support Texas in the border dispute with President Biden
Republican lawmakers in over a dozen states are rallying behind GOP Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to fortify the U.S. southern border while the Biden administration works to dismantle it. In a press conference held at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, Abbott vowed to allocate additional resources to counter the ongoing foreign invasion.
“In Texas, we’ve achieved a decrease in illegal crossings thanks to great teamwork,” Abbott stated. “Our partnership with the Texas National Guard has played a crucial role, and we are currently collaborating with the Texas Military Department to enhance our defenses with more razor wire, anti-climb barriers, and personnel.”
This press conference comes shortly after the Supreme Court lifted an injunction that temporarily prevented the removal of razor wire along the Texas border, which was erected to deter illegal crossings. Abbott has issued orders for state agents to continue safeguarding parts of the southern border as states grapple with the ongoing “invasion.”
Last month, 26 GOP attorneys general signed a letter in solidarity with Texas, demanding the Biden administration to “enforce the laws that secure the southern border.”
“States have an independent duty to defend against invasion,” they asserted. “…[T]he crisis at the border requires the Executive Branch to enforce the law.”
Additionally, Republican governors in 25 states have expressed support for Abbott’s plans to curb the Biden administration’s open border policy, with some even deploying National Guard troops to reinforce Texas.
“President Biden and his Administration have left Americans and our country completely vulnerable to unprecedented illegal immigration pouring across the Southern border,” stated a joint statement from the 25 governors. “We stand in solidarity with our fellow Governor, Greg Abbott, and the State of Texas in utilizing every tool and strategy, including razor wire fences, to secure the border.”
Republican legislators in 14 other states are also voicing their support.
Arizona
The speaker of the Arizona House and the president of the Arizona Senate signed a January letter with 26 attorneys general demanding the Biden administration take action against the border invasion.
California
Eighteen members of the California state assembly called on Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom to address the border crisis’s impact on drug and human trafficking.
“The people of California deserve to know how you will keep them safe,” lawmakers stated last month. “Protecting our communities should be a nonpartisan issue, and the Assembly Republican Caucus is ready to assist in efforts to combat drug cartel smuggling and human trafficking.”
Kansas
Last week, Republicans in the Kansas House of Representatives passed a resolution in solidarity with Texas, urging the state’s Democrat governor to provide National Guard troops to assist Texas.
“The failures of the Biden Administration have led to millions of individuals entering our country illegally, posing a threat to national security, an increase in human trafficking and smuggling, and the release of a deadly influx of fentanyl into our communities,” stated the state’s Republican leadership. “By preventing Texas from defending its border, the Biden administration has escalated and exacerbated these safety concerns to a crisis level. We encourage Governor Laura Kelly to stand with Texas and offer any necessary support to protect its citizens and defend its southern border.”
Kentucky
Earlier this month, Republicans in the Kentucky Senate introduced a resolution urging Democrat Governor Andy Beshear to support Governor Greg Abbott in securing the Texas border.
Michigan
Michigan Senate Republicans presented a resolution last week in support of Texas’s ”constitutional right and responsibility” to defend against the “invasion.” Democrats control both houses of Michigan’s legislature and the governor’s mansion.
Missouri
A resolution introduced in the Missouri legislature this month “urges the governor to send Missouri National Guard members to aid the state of Texas in protecting the borders of the United States.”
Mississippi
In January, House Republicans in Mississippi introduced a resolution to ”support Governor Abbott’s efforts to restore the sovereignty of Texas and the integrity of the Mexican border.”
North Carolina
Republicans in the North Carolina House sent a letter to Democrat Governor Roy Cooper, urging him to send National Guard troops to assist Texas with border security.
“Our state must stand in solidarity with Texas and Governor Abbott, supporting their efforts to defend our southern border and protect our citizens,” House Republicans wrote. “We urge you to stand with Governor Abbott and publicly support his actions to protect his state.”
New York
Republican leaders in the New York legislative minority called on their state’s Democrat governor to deploy additional National Guard troops to the border.
“While immigration reform is a federal matter, we hope you agree that the states’ sovereign right to protect its citizens and communities must be valued above the actions of federal authorities,” lawmakers wrote.
Oregon
Last week, Republicans in both chambers of the Oregon legislature signed a joint letter to the Texas governor, expressing their unwavering support in the fight for border security.
“The authors of the United States Constitution made it clear that in times like this, states have the right to self-defense,” they wrote. “We are a nation of laws and legal immigration, not open borders and lawlessness.”
Pennsylvania
In January, over 40 Pennsylvania Republicans in the state legislature called on their Democrat governor and attorney general to provide assistance to Texas amidst the ongoing border crisis.
“Pennsylvania’s participation in Texas’ initiative will not only help manage the border crisis but also enhance our state’s reputation as a proactive contributor to addressing major national concerns and ensuring the safety and well-being of our own communities,” stated the lawmakers.
South Dakota
A concurrent resolution passed by both houses of the South Dakota legislature last month affirms South Dakota’s support for the defense of the southern border.
Tennessee
Republicans in Tennessee introduced a resolution condemning the Biden administration’s border crisis and commending the state’s governor for his unwavering support for Texas authorities.
“This General Assembly urges the federal government to do everything in its power to secure the border and protect our country,” the resolution reads.
West Virginia
A concurrent resolution introduced by Republicans in West Virginia this month recognizes Texas’s “sovereign right and duty” to defend its borders and the well-being of its citizens.
“The State of Texas has been overwhelmed by an invasion of illegal migrants, including millions of foreign military-age males and significant amounts of illicit drugs, all posing a critical threat to the security, welfare, and sovereignty of its people and, consequently, the peace and order of the United States,” state the West Virginia lawmakers.
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How have other Republican politicians, including governors and legislators, expressed their support for Texas and its efforts to secure the border
Republican lawmakers in over a dozen states are showing their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to strengthen the U.S. southern border, as the Biden administration works to dismantle previous border security measures. In a press conference held in Eagle Pass, Texas, Governor Abbott promised to allocate additional resources to counter the ongoing influx of illegal immigration.
Abbott highlighted the partnership between Texas and the Texas National Guard, which has played a crucial role in reducing illegal crossings. He also mentioned collaborating with the Texas Military Department to enhance border defenses with more razor wire, anti-climb barriers, and personnel.
The Supreme Court recently lifted an injunction that had temporarily prevented the removal of razor wire along the Texas border. This wire was installed to deter illegal crossings. Abbott has issued orders for state agents to continue safeguarding parts of the southern border as states grapple with what they see as an ongoing invasion.
Support for Texas and its efforts to secure the border has also come from 26 Republican attorneys general who signed a letter in solidarity. They demanded that the Biden administration enforce the laws that secure the southern border, asserting that states have an independent duty to defend against invasion.
Republican governors in 25 states, including Arizona, California, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, and Oregon, have expressed their support for Abbott’s plans to curb the open border policy of the Biden administration. Some of these states have even deployed National Guard troops to reinforce Texas.
Republican legislators in 14 other states are also voicing their support for Texas and its efforts to defend the southern border.
In Arizona, the speaker of the House and the president of the Senate signed a January letter with 26 attorneys general, demanding action against the border invasion. In California, 18 members of the state assembly called on Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of the border crisis on drug and human trafficking.
Republicans in Kansas passed a resolution urging the state’s Democratic governor to provide National Guard troops to assist Texas. Similarly, Republicans in Kentucky urged their Democratic governor to support Abbott in securing the Texas border.
The Michigan Senate Republicans presented a resolution supporting Texas’s constitutional right and responsibility to defend against the invasion. In Missouri, a resolution was introduced urging the governor to send Missouri National Guard members to aid Texas. House Republicans in Mississippi introduced a resolution to support Governor Abbott’s efforts to restore the sovereignty of Texas and the integrity of the Mexican border.
Republicans in North Carolina sent a letter to Governor Roy Cooper, urging him to send National Guard troops to assist Texas with border security. Republican leaders in NewYork called on their state’s Democratic governor to deploy additional National Guard troops to the border. Republicans in both chambers of the Oregon legislature signed a joint letter expressing their support for Texas Governor Abbott in the fight for border security.
In Pennsylvania, over 40 state legislators called on their Democratic governor and attorney general to provide assistance to Texas amid the ongoing border crisis.
These Republican lawmakers argue that the Biden administration’s open border policy has left American citizens and the country vulnerable to unprecedented illegal immigration. They believe that states have the right to self-defense and that, in times like these, it is the responsibility of the states to protect their citizens.
By supporting Governor Abbott and his actions to secure the border, these Republican lawmakers hope to address major national concerns and ensure the safety and well-being of their own communities. They believe that the protection of communities should be a nonpartisan issue, and they stand ready to assist in efforts to combat drug cartel smuggling and human trafficking.
As the border issue continues to be a contentious one, these Republican lawmakers are united in their support for Texas and its constitutional right to self-defense. They argue that enforcing the law and securing the border are necessary steps to protect the country’s sovereignty and the safety and well-being of its citizens.
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