Republican Governors Deploy Troops to Texas Amid Concerns of Potential ‘Civil War

In recent months, several states with Republican leaders have taken action to address the challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border. Texas, under Governor Greg Abbott, is exploring options following a recent Supreme Court decision that heightened tensions.

by TAUHID SHAH: January 27: Saturday: 10:53 AM| 2024 Updated.

The Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday allowed federal Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire installed at the border by Texas officials under Governor Abbott’s guidance. While the decision doesn’t stop Texas from putting up new wire barriers, it has sparked concerns and raised the possibility of conflict.

A joint statement from 25 Republican governors on Thursday expressed solidarity with Governor Abbott. They emphasized Texas’s constitutional authority to defend itself against what Abbott calls a migrant “invasion.” The governors voiced frustration with the Biden Administration’s handling of immigration laws and its alleged practice of granting mass parole to migrants who entered the country unlawfully.

In August, 14 states led by Republicans collaborated on Operation Lone Star, an initiative in Texas aimed at apprehending illegal immigrants and making criminal arrests.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin endorsed Texas’ approach to the border situation on Thursday. Virginia deployed around 100 soldiers and airmen to Texas following an executive order issued by Youngkin in May.

Youngkin’s spokesperson, Christian Martinez, stated, “The challenges at the southern border, including human trafficking, drug trafficking, and threats to national security, have been substantial due to the Biden administration’s inability to secure it.”

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders deployed 80 Arkansas National Guard soldiers between June 24 and August 5, with the possibility of more deployments in the future. Sanders affirmed support for Governor Abbott’s efforts to secure the southern border, mentioning that nothing is off the table to assist Texas in countering perceived failures in Biden’s border policies.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem expressed her intention to visit the border, calling it a “warzone.” She deployed 50 South Dakota National Guard soldiers last summer, with the potential for additional deployments. Noem emphasized the need for effective arrangements to enforce Texas law and pledged her support.

North Dakota currently has approximately 125 soldiers deployed at the southern border in response to Texas’s Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen’s past deployments were mentioned, including state troopers sent to the Texas border in May and additional Nebraska Army National Guard soldiers stationed at the Texas border between August 2 and September 1.

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, one of the 25 governors who signed the joint statement, discussed the tensions at the border. He highlighted the unique situation where federal agents cut the wire while the Texas National Guard is tasked with putting it up. Stitt emphasized Oklahoma’s support for Texas’s right to self-defense during this tense period.