Billionaire Bill Ackman is calling on President Biden to secure the border as Texas battles with the federal government over its authority to protect itself from illegal border crossings.
Ackman was responding to a letter from former FBI agents who told Congressional leaders that poor border security is one of the most “pernicious” threats to the American people.
“Soldiers from around the world, from countries and regions unfriendly to the United States, are landing in our country in waves by the thousands,” the former FBI agents wrote.
Texas governor is doing 'exactly the right thing' amid constitutional battle over border enforcement: legal expert
Billionaire Bill Ackman is calling on President Biden to secure the border as Texas battles with the federal government over its authority to protect itself from illegal border crossings. (AP/Getty Images)
“I found it [FBI] “The messages from our investigators are irrefutable and deeply concerning,” Ackman wrote. [Biden] Fighting Texas' attempts to protect our southern border. At a time of great geopolitical uncertainty and heightened risk of terrorism, why are federal officials fighting to keep our borders open to millions of illegal immigrants? Why not protect our borders instead?”
“What does this mean for the safety and security of our country?” he asked. “What is Biden, or the people behind Biden, thinking?”
Ackman also wrote in an X Friday post that the border debate has made it almost “certain” that Biden will “lose the election.”
Texas slams Biden administration, promises tough border measures after Scotus Razorwire ruling
Latest supreme court The decision in the battle between Texas and President Biden has set off a showdown over the Lone Star State's constitutional authority to protect it while the federal government appears to be standing in the way.
On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on an emergency appeal from a lower court that barred the federal government from cutting razor-edge fencing that Texas installed along the border near Eagle Pass while litigation continues. The court issued a judgment temporarily revoking the injunction.
Late Wednesday night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared the state's constitutional authority to reserve the right to defend itself against invasion, saying the executive branch had failed to enforce federal immigration law and that the state had a constitutional right to defend itself against invasion. He added that he had broken the agreement.
Late Wednesday night, Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared the state's constitutional authority to reserve the right to defend itself against invasion, saying the executive branch had failed to enforce federal immigration law and that the state had a constitutional right to defend itself against invasion. He added that he had broken the agreement. (Twitter/Greg Abbott)
“The federal government has broken the Inter-American Agreement,” Abbott said in a public statement. “The U.S. executive branch has a constitutional duty to enforce federal laws that protect states, including immigration laws currently in place. President Biden has refused to enforce and even violate these laws. ing.”
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Legal experts told FOX News Digital that Texas is within its constitutional rights to cut razor wire, even if the federal government continues to reduce wire fencing before an appeals court takes up the issue. He said it was within the Supreme Court's order to continue building the fence.
Fox News' Brianna Herlihy contributed to this report.
