Texas officials installed more razor wire on Tuesday, despite a Supreme Court ruling that said the federal government could remove it.
In a 5-4 decision Monday, the high court agreed to reverse the ruling. injunction This temporarily prevented the Border Patrol from cutting wires installed by Texas along the border.videos circulating in socializing media indicated the condition authorities The day after the decision was made, razor wire was installed at the border in Eagle Pass, Texas. (Related: Karine Jean-Pierre dodges questions about Biden administration, saying she has 'no idea' about who is crossing the border)
“Under Governor @GregAbbott_TX’s Operation Lone Star, Texas is currently working to deter illegal border crossings by leveraging effective border security measures such as reinforced bellows wire and anti-climb fences along the Rio Grande. We plan to maintain our posture,” Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Lt. Chris Olivarez said in a statement on Twitter on Monday.
“A logical concern is why the federal government continues to impede Texas' ability to secure its borders, while allowing undocumented immigrants, including children, many to cross dangerous rivers illegally. “We are condoning exploitative, dangerous and inhumane methods of allowing people to cross into the country.” They lost their lives. Texas is the only state using all strategies and resources to protect our sovereignty, combat criminal activity, and deter illegal immigration. #Texas will continue to hold the line,” Olivarez said.
Under the Biden administration, Border Patrol agents are recording record numbers of illegal immigrants. More than 2.2 million illegal immigrants were encountered at the southern border in fiscal year 2022, and more than 2 million in fiscal year 2023. according to to federal data.
December was also our best month ever with over 300,000 encounters. according to On Fox News.
The Texas National Guard is currently busy installing razor wire and fencing at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas. pic.twitter.com/9zzgn8BYOk
— Charlotte Cuthbertson (@charlottecuthbo) January 23, 2024
Texas authorities took control of Shelby Park in Eagle Pass on January 11, citing Governor Greg Abbott's state of emergency.
After the seizure, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suspect Texas has blocked Border Patrol agents from responding to the January 13 drowning of a migrant mother and her two children in the Rio Grande.
Biden's own Department of Justice (DOJ) admitted in court on January 15th. filing Federal authorities notified the state of Texas after the drowning had already occurred, he said.
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