Posted on 01/12/2024 6:43:03 AM PST by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas
Washington — Texas state officials this week abruptly blocked federal U.S. Border Patrol agents from entering and patrolling a public area in the border town of Eagle Pass where they typically first encounter migrants who cross the Rio Grande illegally, two U.S. officials told CBS News on Thursday.
After seizing control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas National Guard units deployed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area, the federal officials said. Border Patrol has used the park in recent weeks to hold migrants in an outdoor staging area before they are transported for further processing, including last month, when illegal crossings soared to record levels.
Earlier Thursday, Texas state officials prevented Border Patrol boats from patrolling that area, one of the officials added, requesting anonymity because they were not authorized to talk to the press.
"They are denying entry to Border Patrol agents to conduct our duties," the official said, noting they are not sure "what authority (Texas officials) have over the federal government."
In a filing early Friday with the Supreme Court, the Justice Department described the extraordinary standoff between Texas and the federal government. Citing testimony from local officials and photos, the Justice Department said Texas was using armed Guardsmen and vehicles to deny Border Patrol agents and federal National Guard soldiers access to roughly 2.5 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Ft. Sumter?
Or Potemkin village...
They probably wanted to hand out DemocRAT voting registration forms.
These provocations by Biden’s feral government helps me better understand why South Carolina didn’t want the national government to control Fort Sumter.
Feds will sue in Fed court of course. I hope this will at least make voters more aware of what the lunatics in the Biden gang are doing. Media is starting to cover this story.
Meanwhile the feds can pick other spots along the 2,000 mile land border. But that would be inconvenient for the invaders, so off to court we go.
“... the official said, noting they are not sure “what authority (Texas officials) have over the federal government.”
I am sure any FedGov person who happens to be looking at the business end of a Glock22 will be happy to acknowledge the authority of Texas officials ...
It's called the 10th Amendment.
Not sure it will do them any good, they don’t own the border, Texas and private citizens do, to the middle of the river. All the state did was kick them of property they didn’t own.
Will the Biden gang send the 101st Airborne (Little Rock 1957?)
Very true but let’s see who caves first. My money is on Governor Abbott…like a cheap card.
And there’s a ton of case law supporting federal preemption in a wide range of federal activities which carries equal weight.
“...noting they are not sure “what authority (Texas officials) have over the federal government.”
On their land, they have every authority. A federal group cannot enter a state to take action without authorization from the state. States’ rights.
wy69
I certainly do not want this to happen, but, if present trends continue, I can imagine a time when Texas might successfully withdraw from the Union and with it many other states.
Mayor of Eagle Pass said he didn't give the state govt permission to take over the park. If you live in Eagle Pass call him.
MANY reports state that those “Court Dates” are already stretching into 2031.
Very true but let’s see who caves first. “
I am afraid you are correct. Texas needs a Trump and what they have is a Pence. Texas was overrun for over two years before he did anything at all.
“Texas blocks federal border agents from processing migrants in Eagle Pass public park”
Why didn’t they do this 3 years ago?
Yes, it is a city park owned and run by the city’s taxpayers. It’s a start and sends a message but illegals will just walk a few yards down to play footsie with the treasonous feds.
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