Top Republican governors across the country have expressed support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is defying President Biden in an effort to stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to “continue to support Texas with personnel and assets as the crisis continues,” while South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem accused Biden of a “dereliction of duty.” Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt also declared his state “on Texas' side.” . ”
“If the Constitution truly removed the power to protect states from invasion, it would never have been ratified in the first place, and even if it had been ratified, Texas would never have joined,” DeSantis said on social media. wrote.
He added, “Texas follows the law, and Mr. Biden ignores it. Florida will continue to support Texas with talent and assets.”
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Top Republican governors across the country have expressed support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who is defying President Biden in an effort to stem the flow of illegal immigrants across the U.S.-Mexico border. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Mr. Abbott fired back at Mr. Biden in a lengthy statement Wednesday, claiming the federal government had broken agreements with the U.S. and states.
“The U.S. executive branch has a constitutional duty to enforce federal laws that protect the states, including the immigration laws currently in place.” abbot said. “President Biden is refusing to enforce and even violate these laws.”
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“James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and the other visionaries who wrote the U.S. Constitution should not leave nations at the mercy of lawless presidents who do nothing to stop external threats. I predicted that.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has touted his state's efforts to curb illegal immigration while criticizing the Biden administration over border policies. (Getty/Governor Greg Abbott's Office)
Noem also pledged support for Texas in a statement Wednesday, saying Texas has an absolute right to defend itself from invasion.
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”[Abbott] Texas is right to use its constitutional authority to defend itself. The Biden administration is creating a national security crisis and putting Americans at risk. Their failure constitutes an unconstitutional dereliction of duty,” she argued.
Noem pledged support for Texas in a statement Wednesday, saying Texas has an absolute right to defend itself from invasion. (Tristan Wheelock/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Mr. Abbott has been involved in multiple legal battles with the Biden administration, which has threatened legal action over Texas' occupation of Shelby Park near Eagle Pass. Texas is also suing the administration over cutting razor wire and installing buoys in the Rio Grande, which the state installed to prevent migrants from crossing into Texas illegally.
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Democrats, meanwhile, have accused Mr. Abbott of using the National Guard to “solicit chaos” at the border.
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“If Abbott is defying yesterday's Supreme Court ruling, [Biden] We need to establish sole federal control of the Texas National Guard now,” said Joaquin, D-Texas, referring to a narrow Supreme Court ruling that allowed federal authorities to cut razor wire along the border. -Congressman Castro wrote.
Fox News' Greg Wehner contributed to this report
