United States Supreme Court
sided A deal Monday with Biden's Department of Homeland Security will allow federal border officials to cut razor wire that Texas has installed along the Rio Grande as a way to secure its southern border and protect U.S. sovereignty.
Rather than cower in the wake of the 5-4 ruling, which was dominated by nominally conservative Justices John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett, the Lone Star State doubled down and installed the wire.
Texas Department of Military Affairs
shown It will “hold the Shelby Park border to deter and deter illegal entry into Texas. Keep taking action.”
Shelby Park is a 47-acre municipal park in Eagle Pass that has seen large numbers of illegal aliens enter the United States in recent months and years. The state took control of the park on January 10th. In addition to fencing the border and improving shoreline barriers, the state expelled federal agents and allowed access to the park only under certain circumstances.
“The State of Texas has the legal authority to control access to and from any geographic location within the State of Texas, and that authority is asserted to maintain operational control with respect to the Eagle Pass, Texas Park. ” said Texas Governor Greg.abbot
Said Of movement.
In the weeks since then, the Biden administration has worked through the courts to restore access to the park and remove defenses within the park.
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report Officials in Texas were reportedly seen installing new razor wire and anti-climbing fences in response to Monday's Supreme Court ruling. Federal agents have not yet been seen attempting to enter Shelby Park to cut power lines.
Footage shared with X by CBS News' Camilo Montoya Galvez appears to show the Texas National Guard installing more wires in Eagle Pass to curb the influx of foreign nationals.
Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) supports Texas installing additional razor wire, telling NewsNation, “Frankly, in my opinion, Governor Abbott is trying to get the federal government to stay out of Texas.'' “I think we need to instruct them,” he said. They don't protect their borders, they do a poor job of government, and they don't implement the policies necessary to stop people from entering the country. ”
Following the Supreme Court's decision, Mr. Abbott
I have written“This is not over. Razor wire in Texas is an effective deterrent to illegal border crossings that Mr. Biden is encouraging. I will continue to protect Texas' constitutional authority, secure our borders, and We will stop the Biden administration from destroying our nation’s assets.”
“The Supreme Court's interim order allows Mr. Biden to continue his illegal efforts to support foreign invasions of the United States,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement.
Said of the judgment. “Destroying Texas' border wall will not help enforce our laws or keep Americans safe. This fight is not over, and I look forward to defending our state's sovereignty.”
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) slammed the temporary order.
write“This opinion is unconscionable and the state of Texas should ignore it on behalf of its state government.” [Border Patrol Union] These are employees who will be placed in an even worse position due to public opinion and the Biden administration's policies. ”
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shown Removing the wires would “certainly encourage an increase in illegal immigration” and impede efforts by Border Patrol agents to target criminal elements who cross the border illegally.
“The administration will no doubt say this is a victory for border security, but if you ask for public input, you will be told that this is quite the opposite,” the union said in a statement. “The agency supports what Texas was trying to accomplish in the absence of a true border security policy by the current administration.”
“I think it's a disgrace,” said Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R).
Said Messenger. “And unfortunately, this is a sign that the Biden administration is actively fighting Texas to prevent them from securing the border.”
Blaze News previously reported that the Biden White House instead celebrated the decision, stressing that the wires were “in the way.”
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