Abbott says Texas has constitutional right to defend, protect border

Governor Abbott declares Texas 'right to self-defense' in new invasion declaration

AUSTIN – Tensions continue to rise in a heated feud between Texas Governor Gregg Abbott and the Biden Administration over what Gov. Abbott cites as an invasion of illegal immigrants.

‘CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT’: Gov. Abbott stands his ground in Texas and vows to protect the border

In light of the border crisis plaguing the southern border in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott is standing his ground against the Supreme Court and vows to protect the border. Tensions have risen in the state of Texas since the recent Supreme Court ruled this week that the Biden administration may remove razor wire at the

Texas governor asserts state right to self-defense in response to escalating southern border tensions

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement asserting Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense on Wednesday as tensions with the Biden administration over security along the US southern border escalated. The statement specifically references Article I, § 10, Clause 3 of the US Constitution, which Abbott interpreted as granting Texas the authority to act autonomously against an “invasion” due to federal inaction. “The Executive Branch of the…

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine support State of Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued a joint statement with 23 other Republican Governors in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas’ constitutional right to self-defense:  “President Biden and his Administration have left Americans and our country completely vulnerable to unprecedented illegal immigration pouring across the Southern border. Instead of upholding the rule of law and securing the border, …

Yes, Texas has the right to defend itself

Texas is facing another Alamo. We're in a constitutional crisis. Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Wednesday wrote a letter to the American people and Joe Biden, and he defined his authority and the authority of the United States. But first, let me take you back to 1787. The Constitutional Convention came down to this question: Where do states' rights end, and where do the federal government's begin? Many states didn't want to join the union becaus…

Military expert says Texas has constitutional right to defend itself

Days ago, the Supreme Court ruled that the feds could cut the razor wire installed by Texas on its border with Mexico to protect its citizens from an invasion. But that ruling, according to Gen. Michael Flynn, a military expert and President Trump’s early national security adviser, will be “one of the court’s most cowardly decisions” and it actually could “doom our nation.” If it stands. Because Texas has a right to defend itself. Get the hottes…