I am keenly interested in what more NG on the border would mean.
It is my impression they are used only as eyes and ears, subject to only the federal Border Patrol, whose numbers are too small and material too scant to meet the threat, and their distance frequently too far from the sightings to answer the call.
In such a case as this, if accurate, can NG or even militia, make a call on their own to even meet and match a threat, without being sued or imprisoned for having acted?
am expecting lone wolf and small teams of wolves (6-8). Infrastructure and Malls plus other assorted other situations. Course just gave the enemy clues of what is being closely monitored. Might hold them off for a while but firmly believe the last part of this year could be hades for many people. My prayers are that nothing happens. Of course with anything anyone predicts ... wrong is hoped for. If wrong will be overjoyed but the threats are here in the house and will be till eliminated. Now, How Does One Eliminate the Threat(s)? Especially that nobody is willing to do any eliminating except for the enemy. Thumb twiddling time .....
The Texas NG is primarily assisting the Texas DPS with cartel criminal activity, suspected terrorist activity, and other state-related crimes, which is the majority of the action in rural and scarcely populated areas. A larger presence would allow them to cover more of the area where the cartels and terrorists slip through.
The Texas NG can and does call Border Patrol if and when they encounter illegals. They are armed and have the power to detain illegals for BP but no power to arrest, yet. Perry can give them that power. But enforcing federal immigration law is not their mission.
Generally speaking, the illegal aliens are crossing in populated areas. Many turn themselves over to BP because they know that they’re going to be able to stay for a long time (years) before being deported. They get free healthcare, food, etc.
Yes, the NG can act when they are responding directly to state-related criminal activity. Yes, they can be held responsible if they violate civil rights or act with criminal negligence. No, they can’t enforce federal immigration law. No, they can’t be sued/imprisoned for enforcing state law.
With respect to the militia, it’s a fine line. Without a call to action from Rick Perry, they are simply citizens and can only defend themselves or the lives and private property of those who give them permission to do so. With a call from Rick Perry, they are part of the military forces of Texas and are bound by the same laws as the Texas NG.