Border Madness: Rep. Gonzales Condemns Tactics, DOJ Threatens Texas, and Abbott's Razor Wire Tears into Migrants

Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents 800 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, called the tactics used to deter illegal migration "not acceptable," but did not criticize Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Gonzales acknowledged the dangers faced by migrants, including the risk of drowning and serious injury, but emphasized the need for Congress to offer solutions. He introduced the HIRE Act to facilitate temporary work visas for migrants and expressed a preference for addressing legal pathways rather than focusing on illegal entry. The Biden administration has threatened to sue Texas over the barriers implemented by Abbott, citing violations of federal law and risks to public safety and the environment.