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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders troopers, National Guard to deport migrants

[NYPOST] In what he called an “unprecedented action” made necessary because “President Biden refuses to do his job,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

... governor of Texas. Abbott is a Republican. His 2014 Dem opponent, state senatrix Wendy Davis, thought the absolute, most pressing, most important issue facing the state was abortion. Abbott beat the pantyhose off her. His 2018 opponent, Lupe Valdez didn't dwell too heavily on abortion, but she lost too...
has issued an executive order authorizing his state’s National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest immigrants who illegally cross the border between ports of entry and return them to Mexico.

“While President Biden refuses to do his job and enforce the immigration laws enacted by Congress, the State of Texas is once again stepping up and taking unprecedented action to protect Americans and secure our southern border,” Abbott said in a press release Thursday announcing the zero-tolerance policy.

Only the federal government is legally authorized to enforce immigration law. As legal justification, Abbott cites Article IV, § 4 of the US Constitution.

“‘[T]he United States … shall protect each [State in this Union] against Invasion,’ and thus has forced the State of Texas to build a border wall, deploy state military forces, and enter into agreements as described in Article I, § 10 of the U.S. Constitution to secure the State of Texas and repel the illegal immigration that funds the cartels.”

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National Guard.
JB controllers could just issue a WH order telling the "National" Guard to stand down.

Hence, why several States are exploring restarting and funding State controlled Guards.

Posted by NN2N1 2022-07-08 07:25|| 2022-07-08 07:25|| Front Page Top

#2 There is a mechanism for Washington to 'federalize' the National Guard. If they fail to do that, then they remain state troops.

Posted by Procopius2k 2022-07-08 07:45|| 2022-07-08 07:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Biden and his socialist cadre will likely declare a Federal military zone (US Border FEMA Region) and prevent State law enforcement or National Guard from entering.

I suspect Abbott knows bad things are in store, possibly the reason he has not taken this action previously. The Federal government cannot stand by and let this happen. Could be some rough sledding ahead for America.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-07-08 08:27|| 2022-07-08 08:27|| Front Page Top

#4 Who's "home turf" is it?

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-08 08:28|| 2022-07-08 08:28|| Front Page Top

#5 /\ The conclusion of events in 1865 may be key to answering that question.

Posted by Besoeker 2022-07-08 08:32|| 2022-07-08 08:32|| Front Page Top

#6 "In addition, no state, without the approval of both houses of Congress, may collect taxes on imports or exports, raise an army or harbor warships in times of peace, nor otherwise declare or engage in war unless invaded or in imminent danger."

Posted by JohnQC 2022-07-08 11:24|| 2022-07-08 11:24|| Front Page Top

#7 What are the odds of the next House of Reps impeaching Biden for dereliction of duty w.r.t. the border?

Posted by Glish Gravish1912 2022-07-08 14:09|| 2022-07-08 14:09|| Front Page Top

#8 ^ Zero

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-08 14:24|| 2022-07-08 14:24|| Front Page Top

#9 GOPe want's open borders more than Joe does.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-08 14:24|| 2022-07-08 14:24|| Front Page Top

#10 The solution to America's border problems: Recognize other countries' problems and refuse to import them. Accept that we cannot solve their problems by making them our problems too.

People who cannot speak English and have a third-grade education are not the next Einstein or Elon Musk. Accept that.

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-08 14:33|| 2022-07-08 14:33|| Front Page Top

#11 Texas has a State Guard that does not answer to the Feds. Has had that for quite some time, dating back to the militia days, officially existing as it is now since 1943. Tasked with border security and internal security and natural disaster assistance, as well as supporting the Army and Airforce national guard units. Has coastal and riverine Naval/Patrol elements, Air elements, logistics elements, and medical elements. Part of the Texas Military Department, Commanded by the Adjutant General of Texas, who reports to the Governor. 4 brigades and a HQ.

Posted by Chealing Chomotle4158 2022-07-08 15:00|| 2022-07-08 15:00|| Front Page Top

#12 As Army National Guard COVID-19 vax mandate deadline expires, states push back to stem force losses

Posted by Skidmark 2022-07-08 15:56|| 2022-07-08 15:56|| Front Page Top

#13 People who cannot speak English and have a third-grade education are not the next Einstein or Elon Musk. Accept that.

But they can still vote.

Posted by Skidmark 2022-07-08 15:57|| 2022-07-08 15:57|| Front Page Top

#14 ^ Well, there is that...

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-07-08 15:58|| 2022-07-08 15:58|| Front Page Top

#15 Karine Jean-Pierre said this will only cause caos and confusion at the border. What the hell does she think is going on now?

Posted by Deacon Blues 2022-07-08 18:47|| 2022-07-08 18:47|| Front Page Top

#16 "Our" politically-directed illegals

Posted by Frank G 2022-07-08 22:02|| 2022-07-08 22:02|| Front Page Top

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