Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Texas’ constitutional right to defend and protect itself as President Joe Biden continues to attack Texas and refuse to perform his duties to secure the border.
“The Executive Branch of the United States has a constitutional duty to enforce federal laws protecting States, including immigration laws on the books right now,” reads the statement. “President Biden has instructed his agencies to ignore federal statutes that mandate the detention of illegal immigrants. The failure of the Biden Administration to fulfill the duties imposed by Article IV, § 4 has triggered Article I, § 10, Clause 3, which reserves to this State the right of self-defense. For these reasons, I have already declared an invasion under Article I, § 10, Clause 3 to invoke Texas’s constitutional authority to defend and protect itself. That authority is the supreme law of the land and supersedes any federal statutes to the contrary.” [Full statement pdf HERE]
Dayum!
Outstanding!
ok so there is the strongly worded letter. Now lets see some real action!
BOOTS ON THE GROUND!
Looks like, to me, that they ‘re just trying to keep the Texas cattle out of the swamp.
The Bee’s take:
https://babylonbee.com/news/supreme-court-rules-its-illegal-for-national-guard-to-guard-nation
“Texas Places Razor Wire Around The Alamo For Final Stand Against Biden”
“This is why we remember The Alamo,” said Governor Abbott as the wire was unrolled. “Because you never know when a senile President will refuse to allow us to defend our border from invasion.”
https://babylonbee.com/news/texas-places-razor-wire-around-the-alamo-for-final-stand-against-biden
The Bee has morphed into a news site. 🥴
They’ve already been on the ground, doug.
About time he did this. Now to get Arizona and New Mexico to declare the same.
Does Arizona and NM’s constitution have this provision?
Abbott is citing the US Constitution.
The Constitution does provide for a state to defend its own borders in the event of an invasion. It also requires the President to see to it that the laws are faithfully executed.
Yes, it’s the Constitution of the United States.
NM is in democrat hands, they do not pay attention to the constitution
As someone who lived there during the little midget dictators reign (MLG) there is no possible way she would do anything of the sort.
AZ stole the governorship from Kari Lake. So, I wouldn’t expect anything worth a darn there unless and until the people of AZ rise up.
He is basing this on the U.S. Constitution. Article 1, section 10: No State shall. . . engage in war. . .unless actually invaded, . . .
Abbott just declared Texas is at war. Now he can declare the border zone a theater of war and exclude ALL non-Texans from that theater, specifically all illegals and all Feds.
https://www.westernjournal.com/gen-flynn-constitution-literally-allows-texas-engage-war-southern-border/
And Article II, section 3 requires of the President that “he shall take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed…”
AZ did not install the right governor to do so, and the people did not compel the fascists to do the right thing and fix it. it will not happen there.
This INVASION is exactly WHY the Crooked Tyrants and Government Gangsters of Arizona installed the loser of the election, #FakeGovernor Katie Hobbs.
And exactly why Governor Kari Lake won in a Landslide.
And why Gruesome “won” re-election and the recall vote…
Love your name!
But I honestly think Nancy and the machines contributed to that as well.
But I bet if NM does this, and maybe more states, Arizona would be crazy not to because then the illegals will all pile into Arizona!
I have a feeling the people of AZ will have plenty to say about this.
Sometimes we need to grab opportunities to display these evil governors in action- or inaction..
Same with NM.
They’re trying to bring impeachment proceedings against that communist.
yeah same there but IMO the people of AZ were cheated, whereas the NM governor was legitimately elected. so let them eat the spoils of their decisions.
The governor of NM legitimately elected? You must be joking.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2022/11/new-mexico-election-results-make-no-sense-numerous-instances-drop-roll/
New Mexico is as corrupt as Mexico. That includes the elections.
May as well ask CA, lol, and that is one main reason our once pretty red state turned blue. A Democrat will never do this. Other red states
can, aren’t they being invaded as well?
Katie Hobbs has probably built a huge taxpayer-funded rest area and hotel and gambling complex at the biggest AZ illegal border crossing.
No she is just taking them to Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix and sending them throughout the country on nighttime flights from Terminals 3 and 4 reportedly. Phoenix is a distribution center like with illegal drugs and what else.
High ranking human trafficking locus?
It is true. Have seen it in person.
Hobbs is a pathetic joke. We need the forces behind her.
Which are probably at least partially the Cartels. Which become stronger the longer this goes on.
Nobody I follow yet seems worried about the US becoming a failed narco state.
(Admittedly, there are a crap ton of other items to worry about.)
Exactly !! Although I applaud this action….what took him so long ?!?!
Hey Abbott….Welcome to the party, pal
Agree.
My corrupt state of Californification will never do this!
Get the state of New California moving along pronto! Then put up some border protections. Let the big cities stew in their illegals
Boom! Take that SCOTUS
The legal move that Texas made here is that the case before SCOTUS is about the barb wire placement. Now, the Feds will have to start over in district court to address the constitutional claims. Setting up a court date during election time, double brilliant!!
Barbed wire placement? That’s concertina wire, no?
I guess that means a new case that the “federal government” will have to bring forward?
That there is Assault Wire!
High capacity assault wire!
That’s right, spit in Robert’s and Barrett’s eye.
Damnit.
Let’s see what Abbott does.
More importantly, let’s see the Fed’s reaction. Ft Sumter redux?
if the only agents of the fed fascists they send are border patrol, i do not foresee them being ready to draw down to enforce their oath breaking.
If Biden wants to force it he will have to send outsiders in, and if I am Abbott i would explicitly decline to allow entry to any other NG, FBI, ATF, or other Stasi.
Uh…there are already hundreds of thousands of Federal troops already stationed in Texas.
It would be rather difficult for Abbot to “deny entry” to these troops 🙂
Cannot use regular troops unless the Administration declares an insurrection.
Posse Comitatus Act
And it’s tens of thousands if that, not hundreds in Texas.
There are only a few hundred thousand total Army & Marines in the entire world spread out everywhere.
Regardless, all Border Patrol, all federal law enforcement and all US military officers take the same oath – to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This is DIFFERENT from the US Military’s oath of enlistment that only enlisted military take. The enlistment oath (but not the officer oath) includes “ …and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States…”
None of the Border Patrol or other Feds or US Military officers or State officers take an oath to the President, only to the Constitution.
It should be noted that the Oath that Enlisted Military personnel take, & swear to follow, starts out with the defense of the US Constitution against All enemies foreign & domestic, before it states the part about “following orders of the president of the US, or his appointed officers/designates in the chain of command.
Here is a quote of the US Military Oath of Enlistment:
“I, ____________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.”
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2011-title10/html/USCODE-2011-title10-subtitleA-partII-chap31-sec502.htm
If someone that enlists in the US Military, and swears the Oath of Enlistment, then if anyone , including the president, issues any order that goes against the US Constitution, or the UCMJ, it is now an, “illegal order”, & that “illegal order” need not be followed; regardless of who issued the illegal order. (all the way up the chain of command, up to the Commander in Chief(Prez). An “illegal order” is just that, “Illegal” and it is the “Duty” for it not to be followed if given.)
Just sharing some info for folks who might not be aware of such circumstances.
😉
I swore that oath at least 2 times. I have not been relieved of that duty & oath & as far as I am concerned, that oath is mine to keep until relieved or I die, or no longer physically able to keep it.
I would think that all of us who have honorably served, or are still serving would feel the same way. 😉
GOD Bless~! 🙂
So could this apply to an ex Commander in Chief not obeying an illegal subpoena or an illegal court order, or etc.?
Are we ready to go to the border with our guns and ammo and stand arm-to -arm with Texans and other Americans as militiamen to defend?
Lead the way.
I was literally just thinking of calling the Texas governors office and leaving a message with my info volunteering to help with defending their border in any way I can. Just call me and Ill drive from my southeastern home state.
Maybe there will really be a war at the southern border – between Texas and the “FEDS” . . .
???
We many not be able to stop the Feds from coming, but we can surely arrange for them to limp going back.
Fort Eagle Pass?
John Roberts made his ruling. Let him enforce it.
Biden’s choice is to crawl away with his tail betwixt his feeble, palsied legs. Or to declare war on the State of Texas.
We live in interesting times.
SMFH: “feeble, palsied legs…” Classic!
I’m crying!
😅🤣😂👌
Greg Abbott was injured by a falling tree while he was out running. It could happen to you.
The poster was referring to Biden, not Abbott. Read it again.
Even in these interesting times, I’m pretty sure Texas is quite aware of its history as “a whole other country” and willing to be so again. (And maybe take over some other Southwest states again…)
Shades of Andrew Jackson
Long overdue. We all need to stand up, and rise up.
the sheriffs MUST start deputizing the people TODAY
The Left disregards hundreds of laws. As do most of our politicians.
And there are no consequences because we let them get away with it.
I think the consequence ball is in Biden’s clown court.
That’s nullification, which is part of the US Constitution.
It’s about DAMN time!!
surprised to see this from Abbott, but let’s see if he puts his money and TROOPS where his mouth is.
This possibility has been under discussion elsewhere here yesterday and today.
I was highly skeptical that Mr. Abbott would in fact invoke this part of the Constitution: I am pleasantly surprised!
However, I remain at least somewhat skeptical until we see results! 🙂
Certainly a step in the “RIGHT” direction!
MAGA
I believe the heat Abbott is getting is to damn hot even for him to handle. Texas is just about a tinderbox of rage because of the invasion.
I truly believe he was to scared not to do his job
Johnny: That the real reason. Abbott is saving his own neck.
Good, they should fear the people. Keep reminding them.
Dang. Easy to type what you typed and not get our guns and ammo out and go join in the defense as militiamen.
Lead the way!
Are you trying to emotionally provoke Treepers with weak incitement to violence or violent language?
Because there’s a pattern of that with you on this thread.
👁️
Sic’em!
☝👀
Abbott will never be president in DC. If he has higher aspirations than governor, this is the only way to make it happen.
Boom!
Why now, and not months ago?
Lots of questions still, though I know Governor Abbot is decidedly in the Bush camp.
2. There is value to building fact on top of fact. Abbott is daring Biden to confront him. In effect, he has shelled Fort Sumter. The ball is now in Biden’s court.
Still do not trust his motives despite him doing the right thing now.
Well . . . let’s see . . . there IS an election coming up this year!
Ya think? Maybe? NYAHHHHH! Surely Abbott the Idiot wouldn’t be pulling the wool over our eyes, . . . now would he?
(No hat and no cattle either–throw the bum out!)
As Abbott already stated, they imported over 6 million invaders in three years.
That those invaders outnumber 33 state’s populations.
That does not include the many millions of illegal alien invaders that have been gathered here for decades.
Nor does it account for all those VISAs and waivers that are always entering and hardly ever leaving …
You can see the DIEversity in the streets.
Because, as even the Declaration of Independence says, “all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed”
Maybe we should slow down and give this some thought. No need to rush in.
Slowing down allowed the crisis to happen in the first place.
Was being facetious. Abbott should have done this forever ago.
Lol, I (obviously) completely missed the sarc! My apology!
Me too.
Dude, no need. I’m the one that told a bad joke.
Time to think about such moves is well before making the move, not after.I see your comment to Fionnagh.
My bad. I tend not to use the /s, but am regularly a sarcastic ass.
Hahahaha~!
It’s been going on for three years, hell no don’t slow down, stop them now.
We already know what the majority of the Supreme Court think about the United States Constitution (toilet paper). We will see if President Jobama sends the United States military to force Texas NOT to defend its border. If he does, then the republic is truly dead and we are in a world of shit.
SCOTUS is null and void as they committed treason by breaking THEIR sworn oath to uphold and protect the Constitution.
They no longer have ANY lawful standing and need to be removed from the bench they have lost all authority to.
The USA courts are a joke in EVERY STATE.
They no longer retain legitimacy when they abide and conspire with the treason in their midst in stead of calling it out like they are supposed to.
They are all trained in the same Marxist federalist institutes of “learning”.
I think this was good timing on Abbots part.
He let is go to the Supremes and they failed. When it goes back to the court it will be harder for them to ignore the Constitution this time since this is a more clear cut legal case imo.
The county Sheriffs can block the Feds.
I speculate the uniparty right now will do anything, repeat anything to keep the farmers/truckers/rail workers in the USA from doing what European’s are doing right now.
U.S truckers were planning a demonstration at the US border.
I am always a terrible skeptic , I’d like to be wrong and have Gov Abbott stand up to this illegal administration
interesting theory on the “why now” – if Abbott wants to capitalize on it, he would CALL FOR THEM TO COME and help block the border AND block other fascists from trying to get in and interfere.
How about we ALL go to Texas?
I here spring in Texas is beaaaaaaaaautiful.
Take a few cases of antihistamines, vitamin C, and related allergen/inflammation analgesics. The cedar trees will destroy your sinuses. Spring is 2 weeks; then summer for 8 months. I hope you are prepared for heat stroke, dust, more heat stroke, and spiders. Then it really gets hot.
Been there, done that, too old to deal with it now. Enjoy.
Love it!
Huzzah!
Line in the sand!
Don’t underestimate that Hussein wanted this to happen.
Or that it hasn’t already been war gamed out.
ANY distraction to keep President Trump out of office is welcomed by the Bolsheviks.
My mind is racing.
About effing time someone did this. I have been screaming about it since I came here, and long before that too.
It is an illegal foreign invasion.
It’s not a crisis, a la “Biden’s border crisis”, the dumbest thing to ever come off someone’s tongue. It’s not a humanitarian crisis.
It is an illegal foreign invasion.
This is why we have a Homeland Security and if they cannot/will not do their jobs we should do away with it, pronto. That includes TSA, which apparently only applies to USA citizens anyway.
Homeland security is partially funding the invasion with taxpayer money, so why would they do their job? This is the outcome they want.
Hallelujah for the great State of Texas!
The exercise of States’ Rights over unlawful and unconstitutional edicts or actions by the Federal government is long overdue. Hopefully more States will follow suit!
TheGreatStateofTexas is always said as one word by loyal Texans.
Thanks Greg……Now, ummmmm, just one quick question. Why on God’s green earth didn’t you do this YEARS AGO?!?!?!?
Thank you Gov Abbott go for it
Eat that for breakfast Barrett and Roberts. I was waiting for Texas to show up to the fight.
Now if only other red states would do the same and leave the blue states to carry the load, this invasion would be controlled. We are being shadowed invaded too. Bravo! I’d vote for this governor if for no other reason.
The Border Patrol can cut the wire. That doesn’t mean more wire can’t be put up in different places.
OMG. Pretty impressive for a RINO.
The conventional media will spin the inevitable confrontation as a heartless attack on “migrant” human rights, focusing on the story of one or two women, children, or families.
The alternative media will portray it more accurately (and possibly note that it is also an attempt to cut down on systemic rape and child trafficking).
I would guess that at least half the country consumes at least some alternative media. And illegal immigration is extremely unpopular across most segments.
Unless the federal government backs down, the civil war may begin in Texas.
Yeah, color us heartless.
Thank you.
Now move along/get outta the way.
Thanks. Nobody gets me.
If a civil war starts will we have an election? asking for a friend
A strong, logical, lawful action.
Far more lawful than shipping them to sanctuary cities.
Wow – we truly live in interesting times
Hah, I just emailed this article to my son who lives in Dallas. And the words in the subject line were exactly that!
Can we declare Parties illegal? They are NOT part of the constitutional process yet a private entity (RNC and DNC) use corporate funding to serve up a name to the ballot box and then a public process votes and the winner becomes part of the government. This sucks, is wrong, thwarts the will of the people and most are blind to the private/public interface.
This right there Taroo is hitting the nail on the head!
But in Congress there are majorities dependent on the existence of parties. I actually don’t know how that got started and now I’m curious.
If you are so inclined, please call Gov. Abbott’s office now and tell him how much you appreciate his taking a stand. I just spoke to the “Chief of Staff” office — a real live person answered the phone, to my astonishment. She seemed to be very appreciative of the call. I made sure she knew I reside in WA state, not Texas, because the Gov.’s stance will impact the entire nation.
Here’s the number: 512-463-1762. Please let’s overload the phone system!
I called and said thank you, and then I said, “Why didn’t he do it three years ago?” and hung up.
I called. At first I ended up with an option for staff directory. I called again and a person picked up and I conveyed my gratitude. If I needed to use the staff directory I may have tried reaching a person listed at https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-senior-staff-leadership#m
time to take all of the border over under texas control. Use tax monies normally dispensed to federal
government for this purpose. you have declared that it is legal and now do it.
Called and thanked Abott for standing up for our constitution and America’s border while it’s being invaded and our feral government aid and abet this invasion. TY for the suggestion.
I have a naive question, and I’m naive about this because most of the time I can’t stomach reading or watching reports about the invasion. It makes me want to puke.
What took Abbott so long to take this latest action?
Call the number above and ask the lady who answers! I just did!
P.S. Here’s a hint: It’s an election year!!!
hahaha
It’s about time. Arizona and California (good luck) should do the same.
I can’t help but to feel happy and proud of Greg Abbott.. many said he’d fold like a cheap chair.
He may have taken the slow route, but at least he’s gotten to this place.
Now, can the other states do this?
AZ, NM, etc..
We’ve got these illegals breaking in here on the northern border.. they’ll get in wherever they can.
IMO it’s time for all border states to join with Texas and declare an invasion as well.
It’s time to circle the wagons and defend our Defenders against this rogue regime that is clearly out to destroy our nation.
Arizona and N.M. will not join this fight, at least n0t the governors.
The three northern New England govs are silent on this issue?
Maura Healey, of course, invites the invasion.
Yup.
I’m hoping that NH is paying attention.
It’s up to us to get this on the radar and demand some action.
He could have done this years ago…why now?
I didn’t think he had it in him
I think all the Bubbas who are living off the oil wells on their Granddaddy Cletus land might be waking up. Yeah. America is more important than Texas A&M football fortunes.
For reference. Article I, Section 10, Clause 3:
No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any Duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace, enter into any Agreement or Compact with another State, or with a foreign Power, or engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.
President Trump, please place our Border Defense under the Department of Defense – and turn the Border Wall into a military installation – and the Border Patrol into a military branch – with training and equipment to do the job right!
Yeah! Better late than never I guess.
Now back it up with force. Ask other States forces to help;I happen to know that MO has National Guard there right now.
Governor Sanders deployed Ark Guard troops in 2023 to assist Tx in defending their border, also.
WHEN did Abbott wake up, and WHY?
Illegal aliens housed at Boston Airport.
https://x.com/DC_Draino/status/1750164910892339470?s=20
Massachusetts should declare an invasion too!
I’m all for it.
Yes, but first Maura wants to place them in private homes, and is asking nicely.
Billeting is illegal
You first, Maura…
It’s becoming Babylon, here in MA.
They do not understand English. All stores are pure noise with all the different languages.
I am now seeing Asians, 3 years deep.
They are floating a sh%t economy above water with the debit cards, these people are making purchases with.
Great, Greg,…. now as TX Gov do something to get rid of the voting machines in TX elections that can be hacked or tampered with to Rig the vote. You can multi-task, can’t you???
Get rid of voting machines? He won’t do that because that is how he got elected in the first place.
Guess better now than never.
Seems bizarre this was not done a long time ago.
Two years ago:
Arizona AG Says States Can Exercise War Powers With The Invasion At Our Southern Border | FAIRUS.org
Governor Doug Ducey (R-AZ), an ally of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stood silent.
Bravo, Governor, bravo!
(as much as I appreciate this action, why does it always seem to take AN ELECTION YEAR for things to get rolling….?
Because the appearance of doing something is better for creating narratives than doing something without spectators to witness it, especially in an election year.
finally we have found someone with some balls
You mean juggling balls, as in a clown, right?
Cuz Abbott the Idiot is about as ball-less as they come!
Not really, he will fold along the way, that is how he rolls. One can always hope though.
About time. Abbott won’t move unless a bayonet is at his back.
Even then watch out for their Machiavellian maneuvers.
The Biden administration is a sham. I am up to my ears with cold anger over most of their policies. TRUMP to the rescue.
Now is better than never but isn’t he still a day late and a dollar short?
claymores are so much more cost effective
unless they sent them all to ukraint
Didn’t B Hussein O call for alligators in the Rio Grand? Some joke, Bammy.
Hooray!!! Nullification at it’s most basic level!!
P.s. Any state can do this!
Other fake red state can join in to arrest and deport (across state lines) illegals.