2024: A Surge of Support for Texas’ Border Security Measures
A Collective Statement of Solidarity: Republican Governors Unite Behind Texas
In a bold display of unity, 24 Republican governors, led by Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds, issued a joint statement expressing their unwavering support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s efforts to secure the southern border. The statement, released in 2024, serves as a resounding rebuke of the Biden administration’s handling of the immigration crisis and its alleged disregard for the constitutional rights of states.
A Scathing Indictment of the Biden Administration’s Border Policies
The statement begins with a scathing indictment of the Biden administration’s immigration policies, accusing President Biden of leaving Americans and the country vulnerable to unprecedented levels of illegal immigration. The governors assert that instead of upholding the rule of law and securing the border, the Biden administration has attacked and sued Texas for taking proactive steps to protect its citizens from the influx of illegal immigrants, deadly drugs like fentanyl, and potential terrorists.
“The Biden administration has failed to secure our border and has instead attacked states that are trying to protect their citizens,” said Governor Reynolds. “This statement sends a clear message that we will not stand idly by while the Biden administration ignores its constitutional duties and puts Americans at risk.”
Reaffirming States’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense
The governors emphasize their solidarity with Governor Abbott and the state of Texas in utilizing every available tool and strategy, including razor wire fences, to secure the border. They ground their support in the constitutional right of states to self-defense, citing Article 4, Section 4 and Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution. They argue that the Biden administration’s abdication of its constitutional duties to the states justifies Texas’ actions to protect the sovereignty of both individual states and the nation as a whole.
“The Biden administration has abdicated its responsibility to secure the border, leaving states like Texas to fend for themselves,” said Governor Abbott. “We will use every tool at our disposal to protect our citizens and our state from the Biden administration’s reckless policies.”
A Call for Collaborative Action and Restoration of Border Security
The statement concludes with a call for collaborative action to address the ongoing border crisis. The governors urge the Biden administration to enforce existing immigration laws and cease its alleged illegal practice of mass parole across America of migrants who entered the country illegally. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive solution that respects the rule of law, ensures border security, and safeguards the safety and well-being of American citizens.
“We call on the Biden administration to work with us to secure the border and uphold the rule of law,” said Governor Reynolds. “We cannot afford to wait any longer. The safety and security of our nation is at stake.”
List of Signatories: A Coalition of Republican Governors
The joint statement is a testament to the growing frustration among Republican governors with the Biden administration’s handling of the immigration crisis. The signatories include:
* Governor Kay Ivey (AL)
* Governor Mike Dunleavy (AK)
* Governor Sarah Sanders (AR)
* Governor Ron DeSantis (FL)
* Governor Brian Kemp (GA)
* Governor Brad Little (ID)
* Governor Eric Holcomb (IN)
* Governor Jeff Landry (LA)
* Governor Tate Reeves (MS)
* Governor Mike Parson (MO)
* Governor Greg Gianforte (MT)
* Governor Jim Pillen (NE)
* Governor Joe Lombardo (NV)
* Governor Chris Sununu (NH)
* Governor Doug Burgum (ND)
* Governor Mike DeWine (OH)
* Governor Kevin Stitt (OK)
* Governor Henry McMaster (SC)
* Governor Kristi Noem (SD)
* Governor Bill Lee (TN)
* Governor Spencer Cox (UT)
* Governor Glenn Youngkin (VA)
* Governor Jim Justice (WV)
* Governor Mark Gordon (WY)
A Growing Movement for Border Security and States’ Rights
The joint statement from the Republican governors signifies a growing movement among states to take matters into their own hands when it comes to border security. It reflects a deep dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s approach to immigration and a determination to protect the sovereignty of individual states. The statement serves as a warning to the Biden administration that it cannot ignore the concerns of states and must take immediate action to address the ongoing crisis at the southern border.