Texas Governor Greg Abbott has taken steps to secure the border between Texas and Mexico in response to the Biden administration's perceived failure to enforce immigration laws. The governor argues that the federal government has broken the compact between the United States and the states, and that it is the duty of the executive branch to enforce federal laws. Governor Abbott claims that the Biden administration has abdicated its responsibility to secure the border, which has led to a surge in illegal border crossings and criminal activity. In an effort to address this issue, Texas has erected barricades and razor wire in areas where illegal entry is prevalent.
The governor asserts that Texas has the right to protect its residents and stop criminals from entering the state. To this end, his administration has deployed National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety officers to make arrests and prevent illegal entry. Governor Abbott believes that Texas is fulfilling what American citizens expect - a secure border. He criticizes the Biden administration's abandonment of this responsibility and their failure to enforce the law, accusing them of promoting a false narrative regarding deaths at the border.
