Texas Governor Abbott Faces Backlash Over Border Shooting Comments

Abbott's remarks about refraining from shooting migrants due to fear of murder charges from the Biden administration spark controversy and criticism.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has faced backlash for his recent comments suggesting that the state has refrained from shooting unauthorized migrants crossing the border due to fear of murder charges from the Biden administration.
Abbott's remarks were made during an interview with far-right talk show host Dana Loesch and gained wider attention when a clip from the conversation was recirculated on social media.
The Republican governor has been in frequent conflict with the Biden administration over border and immigration issues, with the administration affirming that enforcement of immigration law is a federal responsibility, not the states'.
Texas Democratic Party Gilberto Hinojosa criticized Abbott's comments, stating that Republicans have 'no morality or humanity.'
This controversy comes amid ongoing disputes over Texas' immigration policies, including Senate Bill 4, which creates new state crimes for those who cross the border between Texas' port of entries and is currently being challenged in federal court by the U.S. Justice Department.