Joint Statement by Republican Governors in Support of Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense: A Collective Stand for Border Security and State Sovereignty
In a resolute display of unity and unwavering support, 25 Republican governors, led by Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds, have issued a resounding statement backing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s steadfast commitment to border security and the state’s inherent right to self-defense. This collective action serves as a powerful rebuke to the Biden administration’s abject failure to uphold the rule of law and secure the nation’s southern border, leaving Americans and the nation vulnerable to an unprecedented surge of illegal immigration.
A Condemnation of Biden’s Dereliction of Duty
The statement unequivocally denounces President Biden and his administration for their disastrous handling of the immigration crisis, accusing them of abandoning their constitutional responsibilities to protect the border and enforce immigration laws. Instead, the Biden administration has engaged in a relentless assault on Texas for taking decisive action to safeguard its citizens from the dire consequences of unchecked illegal immigration.
A Call for Collaboration and Constitutional Adherence
The governors firmly stand shoulder to shoulder with Governor Abbott and the State of Texas in their unwavering resolve to employ every available tool and strategy, including the deployment of razor wire fences, to secure the border. This unified stance is driven by the Biden administration’s blatant refusal to enforce existing immigration laws and its unlawful practice of allowing mass parole across America of migrants who entered the country illegally.
A Reaffirmation of States’ Rights and Constitutional Authority
The statement draws upon the U.S. Constitution, specifically Article 4, Section 4 and Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3, to underscore the inherent right of states to engage in self-defense in times of crisis. The governors assert that the Biden administration’s abdication of its constitutional duties to the states provides ample legal justification for Texas to assume the mantle of protecting the sovereignty of both its state and the nation as a whole.
A Roster of Signatories United in Purpose
The statement bears the signatures of a formidable coalition of Republican governors, representing a broad cross-section of states across the nation:
- 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 Resounding Message of Unity and Resolve
This collective statement by Republican governors sends a clear and unequivocal message of unity, resolve, and unwavering support for Texas’ right to self-defense and its efforts to protect its citizens and the nation from the consequences of unchecked illegal immigration. It stands as a testament to the enduring strength of federalism and the vital role of states in safeguarding the interests of their citizens and upholding the rule of law.