Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warns Congress of ‘evil’ crisis at southern border
Texas Attorney General Takes Action on Illegal Immigration
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently visited Washington, D.C. to meet with federal legislators, determined to address the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border, particularly in his home state.
The discussions build upon months of tireless efforts from Paxton to pressure the Biden administration into revising its border policies. In fact, he has gone as far as filing nearly 50 lawsuits against the president since January 2021.
Protecting Texans
“We’re trying to protect our people because the consequences don’t affect Joe Biden. They affect millions of Texans,” Paxton emphasized in an interview with the Washington Examiner. “So, we’re trying to do our best to protect them because he’s not only not trying to protect, he’s affirmatively hurting them by allowing the cartels to bring people in [and] just hand them over.”
Paxton’s visit aligns with the efforts of congressional Republicans who are advocating for policy changes at the southern border. They are leveraging the border as a negotiation tactic in battles over federal spending. While the House has already passed a significant border security bill, it remains stagnant in the Democratic-led Senate. Additionally, Senate Republicans are demanding border policy changes in exchange for further aid to Ukraine.
Like many of his Republican counterparts, Paxton is not interested in lobbying for more funding from the federal government. Instead, he aims to offer his perspective as a local official who witnesses the border crisis firsthand.
“To be down there and talk to people that live there, the impact on their lives and the danger they feel… They feel at risk,” he explained. “We know what works. We saw it in the Trump administration.”
Paxton acknowledges that pushing for specific policy changes may be challenging with a Democratic majority in the Senate. However, his goal is to ensure that Congress is aware of the perspectives of local officials and to encourage them to make necessary changes.
“I’d much rather have Congress passing things that further protect us and fund things that will protect us like a wall, instead of what we’re dealing with where we have the Feds cutting down our security measures, which is, you know, fences and wire,” Paxton expressed.
Last month, Paxton filed a lawsuit accusing the Biden administration of damaging the border wall in Texas by cutting barbed wire and leaving open holes for cartels to smuggle in fentanyl. The lawsuit names various agencies and officials, including the DHS, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Customs and Border Protection.
“To watch this going on and watch how [cartels are] just controlling the border completely — and they’re getting stronger because they’ve got so many resources,” Paxton lamented. “They’re going to be established throughout the nation because the Biden administration has encouraged them to do that. People don’t realize how evil this is for the nation.”
The lawsuit was prompted by the Biden administration’s decision in early October to resume construction of barriers along South Texas, bypassing several federal laws. This construction was a response to the increase in border crossings during the previous fiscal year, although Biden argued that he was legally obligated to use border wall appropriations approved in 2019.
According to recent data, U.S. border authorities arrested over 2 million individuals attempting to enter the country unlawfully from Mexico or Canada in fiscal 2023. This number dealt a blow to the Biden administration, which had claimed for months that its border and immigration policy changes would reduce illegal crossings.
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How does Paxton plan to leverage the impact of illegal immigration on Texans to rally public support?
To raise awareness and generate public support for stronger border security measures. He hopes that by highlighting the negative impact of illegal immigration on Texans and emphasizing the successful policies implemented during the Trump administration, he can rally support for his cause.
One of the key areas of concern for Paxton is the role of cartels in facilitating illegal immigration. He believes that the current border policies not only fail to address this issue but actually enable it. By allowing cartels to bring people across the border and facilitating their entry into the country, the Biden administration is putting millions of Texans at risk. Paxton argues that it is the responsibility of the government to protect its citizens, and the current policies are doing the opposite.
Paxton’s visit to Washington, D.C. is part of a larger effort by Republicans to address the surge of illegal immigration at the southern border. They are leveraging the border as a negotiation tactic in battles over federal spending and aid to Ukraine. Paxton, however, is focused on offering a local perspective and advocating for policy changes that have been proven to be effective. He believes that by emphasizing the impact of the crisis on the lives of Texans and the successful policies of the Trump administration, he can garner support for his cause.
It is clear that Paxton faces an uphill battle in pushing for policy changes with a Democratic majority in the Senate. However, he remains determined to raise awareness and generate public support. He believes that by highlighting the dangers posed by illegal immigration and the successful policies of the past, he can convince lawmakers to take action. In the end, his goal is simple: to protect the people of Texas and ensure their safety in the face of a growing crisis.
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