Texas Rep Urges State to Disobey Supreme Court’s Border Ruling
Texas Should Defend Its Southern Border Despite Supreme Court Decision, Says Rep. Chip Roy
In the face of the Supreme Court’s decision to grant an emergency request from the Biden administration, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) passionately argues that Texas must continue to defend its southern border. Despite the court ruling that federal agents can remove razor wire placed by the state to deter illegal immigration, Roy believes that Texas has a duty to protect its citizens.
Speaking to Fox News, Roy emphasized, “They have a duty under the Constitution… and every other norm of leadership of any sovereign state, to protect your citizens, period, full stop. There is no exception to that.” He firmly believes that even if the Supreme Court ignores this truth, Texas leaders still have the responsibility to defend their people.
Using a powerful analogy, Roy compares the situation to someone breaking into your house and the court preventing you from defending yourself. He asserts, “You tell the court to go to hell, you defend yourself and then figure it out later.”
If this were happening daily in Greenwich, CT and not Leakey, TX we’d see more politicians lifting a finger.
Texas should do what it sees fit to secure the border in the face of federal abandonment #TX21 #HR2 pic.twitter.com/EJAosMCtJz
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) January 23, 2024
Expressing his frustration, Roy points out that if this crisis were affecting a place like Greenwich, CT, politicians would be more proactive. He firmly believes that Texas should take the necessary actions to secure the border in the face of federal abandonment.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are also committed to fighting the Biden administration to curb illegal crossings. Abbott asserts, “This is not over,” and vows to defend Texas’ constitutional authority to secure the border and protect their property.
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The case regarding the razor wire is ongoing, with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals scheduled to hear arguments on February 7. Attorney General Ken Paxton emphasizes that the destruction of Texas’s border barriers will not help enforce the law or keep American citizens safe, and he vows to defend the state’s sovereignty.
In addition to the razor wire issue, the Biden administration has sued Texas over placing barriers in the Rio Grande River and a new state law that allows the arrest of illegal immigrants for trespassing.
How does Chip Roy perceive the Supreme Court’s decision on border security?
Uthorities telling it otherwise.
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) December 24, 2021
Recognizing that the federal government has failed to adequately secure the border, Roy argues that Texas has acted out of necessity. He asserts, ”The Biden administration.. .is not protecting the border, and so Texas itself is having to take action.” According to Roy, this is an issue that directly affects the safety and well-being of Texans, and it is essential for the state to continue its efforts to defend its sovereignty.
While the Supreme Court’s decision may be seen as a setback, Roy believes that Texas cannot allow itself to be deterred. He sees the court as an institution that has become influenced by politics, rather than adhering to its intended role as the protector of the Constitution. He asserts, “We cannot rely on them for our rights. We must defend ourselves.”
Roy’s argument carries weight as Texas has experienced an alarming increase in illegal border crossings in recent months. The state has witnessed record-breaking numbers, with Border Patrol apprehending over 1.7 million migrants attempting to enter the country illegally in the fiscal year 2021 alone. This influx of undocumented individuals poses significant challenges to border security and public safety.
Furthermore, the burden of illegal immigration is not only felt by states along the southern border. The consequences ripple throughout the entire nation, with strained resources, increased crime rates, and overwhelmed immigration systems. Roy points out that if these issues were happening in a wealthy, influential town like Greenwich, Connecticut, there would be greater attention and urgency from politicians.
In conclusion, Rep. Chip Roy fervently argues that Texas must continue to defend its southern border, despite the Supreme Court’s decision. He believes that the state has a constitutional duty to protect its citizens, and it cannot rely on the court or the federal government to fulfill that duty. With the ongoing crisis at the border and the impact on Texas and the nation as a whole, Roy asserts that Texas must take bold action to defend its sovereignty and the safety of its people.
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