GOP States Rally Behind Texas in Border Standoff with Biden Administration
Republican legislators from 14 states join Texas Governor Greg Abbott in demanding stronger border enforcement, challenging the Biden administration's policies.
- Republican lawmakers across 14 states express solidarity with Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to reinforce the U.S. southern border against what they describe as an 'invasion'.
- Governor Abbott pledges additional resources, including more razor wire and personnel, to counter illegal crossings following a Supreme Court decision.
- The Biden administration faces criticism from GOP states for its handling of the border crisis, with accusations of leaving the country vulnerable to illegal immigration.
- Operation Lone Star, a nearly $10 billion initiative led by Abbott, aims to maintain state control over immigration enforcement despite legal clashes with the federal government.
- Recent Supreme Court ruling allows federal authorities to remove razor wire installed by Texas, sparking potential for a constitutional crisis over immigration enforcement authority.