Texas argued Saturday that the Biden administration's claims that local authorities are blocking federal access to parts of the border reflect a “lack of understanding on the ground” of the situation.

The Texas Department of Public Safety took control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Thursday, prompting the Biden administration to write in a court filing Friday that Border Patrol agents are currently being prevented from accessing the border near the park. . But in a filing Saturday, Texas told the Supreme Court that the Border Patrol had already begun operations in Shelby Park in November after a district court temporarily blocked the federal government from clearing border lines established by state officials. “What is the government exaggerating?'' he added. The actions of the Texas National Guard and their impact on border security operations. ”

“This incident began when federal Border Patrol agents began cutting chain-link fencing, which helps direct individuals, illegal immigrants and U.S. citizens alike, to legal border crossings at ports of entry. “,” the filing states. “The District Court's findings show that the Border Patrol has engaged in the practice of using boats to 'literally illegally usher' people and destroy property in Texas in order to 'facilitate the flow of migrants into Eagle Pass.' I started.”

Meanwhile, Texas Attorney General Aaron Nielson wrote that illegal crossings at Eagle Pass have decreased since the government retreated. (Related: Biden administration says Texas is blocking federal border access)

“As such, the district court’s TRO and Fifth Circuit injunction are evidence that they have relieved irreparable harm.[ing] As it was an “unofficial and illegal port of entry,'' cartels and other similar groups predictably stopped attempting to transit there,'' the filing continues. “As much as federal immigration officials understandably don't want to admit it, cartels go wherever they think they can get cheap, quick and illegal entry into the country.”

Neilson said the state only learned Friday that Border Patrol operations depended on access to the boat launch near Shelby Park because leadership failed to communicate federal law enforcement's objections. He wrote that the Justice Department's submission was “a first.”

“Texas is currently working to ensure Border Patrol access to boat ramps for the reasons cited by the Attorney General in the brief: surveillance, patrol, and humanitarian relief,” the filing states. There is. “Texas, as we have in the past, will continue to provide assistance to improve access to highway reclamation materials and other boat launches, or to support the Border Patrol's Del Rio District as appropriated by Congress.” We would be happy to assist you in accomplishing your mission.”

The motion alleges that just yesterday, a Border Patrol boat was seen floating in the water “after the State of Texas secured the area,” and that the government's entry was “in the vicinity by the State of Texas.” The park was never disturbed as there are numerous boat launches unaffected by Shelby use. “

“The Border Patrol appears to have chosen to voluntarily remove the boat only after filing a court notice,” the filing states.

Biden's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on January 2 asked the Supreme Court to freeze an order temporarily blocking the administration from clearing the border while the 5th Circuit considers Texas' appeal. did. Texas sued the Biden administration in late October over Border Patrol actions that cut wires installed by local authorities to restrict illegal immigration.

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