Posted on 07/28/2021 6:07:12 AM PDT by bitt
Border authorities stopped 188,829 attempted crossings in June, which was the highest this year
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday ordered the state's National Guard members to assist the Department of Public Safety (DPS) in arresting illegal immigrants at the US.-Mexico border who break state laws.
Abbott's order was included in a letter sent to Major Gen. Tracy R. Norris of the Texas Military Department.
The order expands on Abbott's June disaster declaration, which directed the DPS to enforce all federal and state criminal laws, including those on criminal trespassing, smuggling, and human trafficking. That declaration had allowed the use of all available state resources to assist state and local law enforcement in protecting Texans from "criminal activity and property damage."
"To respond to this disaster and secure the rule of law at our Southern border, more manpower is needed," Abbott wrote in the letter. "DPS needs help in arresting those who are violating state law. … I hereby order that the Texas National Guard assist DPS in enforcing Texas law by arresting lawbreakers at the border."
The order comes as the Biden administration tackles a surge in migration and illegal contraband at the border. Critics have blamed the surge on a rollback of Trump-era border policies and enforcement, while the Biden administration has blamed the Trump administration and "root causes" in Central America.
"President Biden's open-border policies have paved the way for dangerous gangs and cartels, human traffickers, and deadly drugs like fentanyl to pour into our communities," Abbott said in a statement last month.
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Finally!
I like Abbott.....but Finally!
Problem being, they cant begin to house that many prisoners daily. So. Ow what.
Arrests?
For enemy invaders?!?
This whole border invasion is making me sick. If there ever was a cause to arrest a “President” for treason,this is it. Anything short is impotence. Until then I’ll be cleaning my guns.
Stop cleaning your guns and start using them.
After you,sir.
What took him so long?
Good, damn drug runners and human traffickers
Migrants should wear masks. Biden wants everyone to wear masks, but he allows migrants to come in without tests.
And they’re not masked, either. No masks or tests for criminals, but free Americans are subjected to bullying 24/7.
What kind of person can’t see the many illogical situations here? A really, really stupid person; that’s who.
“Problem being, they cant begin to house that many prisoners daily. So. Ow what.”
They’re opening old prisons.
The state of Texas ought to be going after Catholic Charities, too...
Arrest and deport the ones that are caught, shoot the ones that you see but can’t catch, allow Texas ranchers to defend their property with weapons free ROE.
Should that happen it would be good to be in the back-hoe rental business ...
I’m sure the TX National Guard folks feel a whole lot better defending the nation against foreign invaders than against conservative Americans in DC.
Razor wire and tents. Sheriff Arpaio figured that out many years ago. I'm sure the Texas National Guard has plenty of tents, and I'm sure other states will contribute....
I totally agree. Problem is, that cannot begin for almost 2 years, barring erosion of the Dem-fake-majority before then.
Hat tip to Gov. Greg Abbott well done.
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