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politics2 years ago

"Texas Defiance: Border Access Dispute and Tragic Loss"

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 U.S.-Mexico border, with DHS officials claiming that Texas officials physically barred Border Patrol agents from entering the area, leading to the drowning of a woman and two children in the Rio Grande. The Biden administration has threatened to involve the Justice Department if Texas continues to deny Border Patrol full access to the area.

politics2 years ago

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.

politics2 years ago

Border Access Dispute: Biden Administration Clashes with Texas Over Migrant Deaths

The Biden administration has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Texas, demanding that the state stop impeding U.S. Border Patrol access to a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border that the Texas National Guard took over. The letter cited that Texas's actions are unconstitutionally restricting Border Patrol access and conflict with federal law, particularly in light of a recent incident where a woman and two children drowned in the Rio Grande. The Biden administration and Texas officials have clashed over immigration policies and border control measures.

politics2 years ago

"Border Dispute Escalates: DHS Threatens Action, Cease-and-Desist Letter Sent to Texas Over Migrant Deaths"

The Department of Homeland Security has warned Texas to stop blocking Customs and Border Protection's access to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, or face "appropriate action" from the Justice Department. The Biden administration accused the Texas National Guard of impeding Border Patrol agents from accessing a 2.5-mile stretch of the southern border, leading to a dispute over access to the area following the deaths of three migrants. Texas officials deny the accusations and claim they have allowed limited access to the park.

politics2 years ago

"Biden Administration Clashes with Texas Over Border Access and Migrant Safety"

The Biden administration has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Texas, demanding that the state stop impeding U.S. Border Patrol access to a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border that Texas National Guard took over. The letter cited the unconstitutionality of Texas's actions and emphasized the conflict with federal law and the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. This comes after an incident involving the fatal drowning of a woman and two children in the Rio Grande, where Texas National Guard troops prevented U.S. Border Patrol from responding. The Biden administration and Texas officials are at odds over the handling of border access and immigration enforcement.