On Gov Abbott

Governor Abbott of Texas has released a statement justifying his decision to invoke the state's right to self-defense regarding the border issue, characterizing the situation as "an invasion." According to the Governor, approximately 6 million immigrants have crossed the border in the past three years, and he accuses President Biden of neglecting to enforce immigration laws, even violating them. Governor Abbott references James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and other founding fathers, asserting that they framed the states' right to defend themselves, emphasizing the need for the federal government to protect states from invasion.

Abbott goes on to criticize the Biden administration for failing to enforce immigration laws, suing Texas for securing the border, disregarding the mandate for detaining border-crossing immigrants, and allegedly enticing migrants to cross the perilous Rio Grande waters by avoiding legal entry points. Many political analysts view this as a litmus test for the extent to which the federal government will exert its authority over states. Despite concerns, there is growing support from GOP states aligning with Abbott's stance on the border issue and his refusal to dismantle established infrastructure as a security measure for Texas.

In an election year, immigration emerges as a central issue, especially amid increasing pressure to pass a Bipartisan Border deal.