The dispute between Texas and the federal government over border security continues, with Texas fortifying the border and refusing to comply with administration demands.
The Biden administration claims Texas is interfering with federal immigration law enforcement, while Texas argues it has the right to “self-defense” against a migrant “invasion.”
Despite this legal battle, the relationship between Border Patrol and Texas officials on the ground remains strong, with no plans to remove the infrastructure placed by Texas along the border.
Texas National Guard is putting up more razor wire and barriers at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass Texas to stop illegal immigration. pic.twitter.com/E19KYn7bC8
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“[President Biden’s] actions have caused an unprecedented invasion that we must defend against,” Abbott said.
“Enforcement of immigration law is a federal responsibility,” a DHS spokesperson stated. “Rather than helping to reduce irregular migration, the State of Texas has only made it harder for frontline personnel to do their jobs and to apply consequences under the law. We can enforce our laws and administer them safely, humanely, and in an orderly way.”
The Border Patrol union also expressed support for Texas’s efforts in defending their state.
“While this issue plays out in the courts, the relationship between Border Patrol, Texas DPS [Department of Public Safety], & TMD [Texas Military Dept.] remains strong,” a senior CBP official noted. “Our focus is and will always be the mission of protecting this country and its people. On the ground, we continue to work alongside these valuable partners in that endeavor.”
“Bottom line: Border Patrol has no plans to remove infrastructure (c-wire) placed by Texas along the border. Our posture remains the same. If we need to access an area for emergency response, we will do so. When that happens, we will coordinate with Texas DPS & TMD.”
“TX NG and rank-and-file BP agents work together and respect each other’s jobs. Period. If TX NG members have LAWFUL orders, then they have to carry out those orders,” the National Border Patrol Council wrote online.
“Rank-and-file BP agents appreciate and respect what TX has been doing to defend their state in the midst of this catastrophe that the Biden Admin has unleashed on America,” the statement added.
“We want to be perfectly clear, there is no fight between rank-and-file BP agents and the TX NG, Gov. Abott, or TX DPS. It may make flashy headlines, but it simply isn’t true.”
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