Texas Defies Biden Administration's Border Access Cease-and-Desist

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton rejected the Biden administration's cease-and-desist letter, stating that the state will continue to defend its territory and lawful efforts in court. The dispute revolves around Texas impeding U.S. Border Patrol access to a section of the border with Mexico. The Biden administration has criticized Texas Governor Greg Abbott's immigration policies, and has threatened to involve the Justice Department if Texas continues to block Border Patrol access.