Abbott justified his order as a COVID-19 prevention measure. Now, the DOJ argues it will worsen the spread.
Illegal crossings remain at extraordinary levels and the feds say they are making “considerable progress” on their immigration objectives.
Gov. Greg Abbott prohibited anyone except law enforcement from providing “ground transportation” for individuals arrested by border police.
Abbott wrote in a letter to the Texas Military Department that “more manpower is needed” to apprehend illegal aliens breaking state law.
President Biden criticized the decision and said the federal government “intends to appeal this decision in order to preserve and fortify DACA.”
Enforcement encounters with illegal aliens are still higher than they have been since Bill Clinton was in the White House.
Republican Land Commissioner George P. Bush points to the funding that Congress allocated toward the border wall.
The sheriffs claim that the Biden administration’s actions are hampering the ability of deputies to perform public safety functions.
Some have balked at the vice president’s decision to visit El Paso, calling it anything from a “glorified photo-op” to a “political stunt.”
With his unfinished border wall in the background, Trump also commended Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
With illegal border crossings spiking, both incumbent and challengers in the Texas gubernatorial GOP primary are focusing their efforts and rhetoric on the issue.
When Gov. Abbott made his state border wall announcement, Speaker Dade Phelan said he would be delegating responsibilities to Texas House Committees.
Gov. Greg Abbott has previously declared a state of disaster in 34 counties over illegal immigration along the southern border.
Vice President Kamala Harris has been criticized for declining to visit the southern border since being appointed "border czar."
Retired ICE Special Agent Victor Avila says illegal aliens are “exploiting these new policies under the Biden administration.”
A number of agencies, including the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, have committed to providing backup.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a fundraising campaign where individuals can contribute to the border wall project.
The former president characterized the southern border as an “unmitigated disaster zone” under the Biden administration.
Gov. Greg Abbott has committed to announcing additional details regarding his proposed state border wall later this week.
Gov. Greg Abbott has committed to a border wall between Texas and Mexico as part of a “comprehensive border security plan.”
