SCOTUS 5-4 Decision Re: Texas Border

[Txsteader]

www.texastribune.org/2024/01/22/texas-border-supreme-court-immigration/

As migrants have attempted to get through the wire, Border Patrol has cut through parts of the barrier to assist injured people. Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against DHS, claiming federal agents had illegally destroyed state property.

A U.S. district court judge based in Del Rio sided with the federal government, ruling that Border Patrol agents didn’t violate any laws by cutting the wire. Paxton’s office appealed, and a panel of judges from the 5th Circuit paused the ruling until the case went through the appeals process.

On Monday, the Supreme Court vacated the 5th Circuit’s order after the Biden administration sent a cease and desist letter to Paxton for blocking federal access to the border. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the court’s three liberal justices in issuing the order.

“The Supreme Court’s temporary order allows Biden to continue his illegal effort to aid the foreign invasion of America,” Paxton said in a statement. “The destruction of Texas’ border barriers will not help enforce the law or keep American citizens safe. This fight is not over, and I look forward to defending our state’s sovereignty.”

Many people are now calling for TX to ignore the ruling. 
ETA: And by the way, Border Patrol isnt just helping "injured" people get through. Videos show virtually ALL of the immigrants are allowed through. 

[cornhusker]

There are perhaps thousands of terrorist types in the country now, thanks to the democrats.
Don't be surprised when the attack happens and keep your mags topped off.

[Jolly]

Governor Abbott, I have a suggestion on where to route some of your immigrant busses...

[sunny225]

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Every single governor in the US should serve notice on the feds that they stand with Texas!

[Txsteader]

Texas has chosen to ignore the SC ruling (yay!) so now Biden is being urged to nationalize the TX National Guard, led by none other than Joaquin Castro. Other news outlets are saying that there are growing call among Dems for him to do it. Read that as '4 people have urged Biden to......'.

Dems obviously don't understand Texans or the Texas spirit. If the administration chooses to escalate the situation, I don't think we'd take that kindly. Nor would half the country when they see how far Dems are willing to go. Surely Biden can see that and does the right thing.

[laurazone5]

I hope Texas sets the example for the rest of us.
I really want the slogan "Don't Mess With Texas" to be ringing in EVERYONE'S ears.

[Txsteader]

Well that was quick. And it was a brilliant move by Abbott. Checkmate!!!

I love it. Finally, someone has the balls to stand up against the madness. And he did it sitting down. Now, that's a man!!

[Tricky Grama]

Latest I'd heard, 24 states have joined in TX fight.
Every state's a border state now.

[sunny225]

This can be put in numerous places on the forum but I think it fits well here.

www.lewrockwell.com/2024/01/brandon-smith/cultural-replacement-why-the-immigration-crisis-is-being-deliberately-engineered/


Cultural Replacement: Why The Immigration Crisis Is Being Deliberately Engineered


By Brandon Smith
January 26, 2024

There is absolutely no doubt – Elements of our own government are deliberately encouraging the acceleration of illegal immigration across the southern border and they are actively sabotaging any attempts to stop the madness. There are two questions we need to ask: Why are they doing this? And, what can be done to stop them?’

In a move that I think debunks any claims that the Biden Administration wants a secure border, the federal government recently challenged Texas efforts to install border fencing and barbed wire to prevent the massive influx of foreigners raiding the US. This is after several incidents in which convicted criminals and terrorists have been identified among migrant groups. The measures were working, so obviously, Biden felt the need to intervene.

A majority of the Supreme Court has also taken Biden’s side, forcing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to declare the situation an invasion that threatens the security of his state and America at large. The conflict is leading to a showdown between federal agencies and Texas. I would argue that it is a showdown that NEEDS to happen, the sooner the better.

The expulsion of unwanted or destructive groups of people has been an emergency measure used by civilizations for thousands of years. The cultures that don’t protect their own gates end up being erased or absorbed into a completely different population that may not hold the same values and principles. The majority of nations on the planet today have strict immigration rules, yet, America and the EU are the only regions attacked for wanting to limit the flow of illegals.

Why is that?

The open borders propaganda common to the corporate media and Hollywood movies is part of a larger establishment agenda that has been active for many years in the US, but it has been accelerating since 2021. The Biden Administration in particular has overseen the largest spike in illegal migration in US history, with over 300,000 border violations in December alone (that we know of). To put this in perspective, that’s the equivalent of a city the size of Pittsburgh moving across the US border and demanding welfare, subsidies, housing, jobs, free food, etc., every single month.

This is unsustainable and the establishment knows it. In fact, Biden has actively tried to hide the crisis from the view of the American people for years, denying that there is any threat and claiming that the border is more rigid today than ever before. Anyone who questions the validity of this claim is immediately accused of racism, white supremacy and conspiracy theory.

Border states have become so angered over leftist denials that they’ve started busing thousands of migrants into blue “sanctuary cities” like New York, Washington DC and Chicago. The result has been a calamity for their welfare programs and local economy. Even progressive voters in these areas are enraged by the flood of migrants into their neighborhoods.

Schools in New York are being emptied and shut down to make room for migrant housing. Homeless shelters in DC have been inundated with migrants begging for handouts and the citizen homeless had far less food over the holidays because the illegals ate it all. The Chicago O’Hare Airport is being turned into a migrant shelter and the city is trying to prevent the media from documenting the situation.

Democrat mayors are finally calling the event a national emergency; funny how they refused to admit to the problem until they were directly affected by it. Of course, they blame conservative governors instead of their own sanctuary city policies. In other words, Democrats are indignant because they are being forced by red states to suffer the consequences of their warped ideals. Leftists have a rule: Never admit when they are wrong, even if it means self destruction.

And though low level progressive politicians are made to look foolish in their continued defense of sanctuary status, there is the greater issue of engineered crisis. Why have establishment elites and the Biden Administration been lying despite the clear and present danger? And why is it considered particularly wrong for western countries to defend their borders?

more at link
*Note also that the state of NY took over the 'public' schools in order to house illegals in. You think they wouldn't/couldn't do it in your local schools??

[sunny225]

tennesseestar.com/world/25-republican-governors-release-joint-statement-in-support-of-texas/khousler/2024/01/25/

25 Republican Governors Release Joint Statement in Support of Texas

January 25, 2024 Kaitlin Housler



The Republican governors of 25 states have released a joint statement proclaiming their support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the steps his state has taken at its border with Mexico to prevent illegal immigrant crossings.



The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the Biden administration this week to allow Border Patrol agents to cut through or move razor wire Texas installed on its border with Mexico to prevent illegal entries into the U.S.


Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, Abbott released a statement on Wednesday arguing President Joe Biden has “refused to enforce” current federal laws protecting states, noting his state will continue to carry out its “constitutional authority to defend and protect itself.”



“That authority is the supreme law of the land and supersedes any federal statutes to the contrary,” Abbott added. “The Texas National Guard, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and other Texas personnel are acting on that authority, as well as state law, to secure the Texas border.”



The group of GOP governors said its supports Texas’ “constitutional right to self-defense,” adding, “The authors of the U.S. Constitution made clear that in times like this, states have a right of self-defense, under Article 4, Section 4 and Article 1, Section 10, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution. Because the Biden Administration has abdicated its constitutional compact duties to the states, Texas has every legal justification to protect the sovereignty of our states and our nation.”


*more at link*

The governors of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming joined the statement.

[sunny225]

thenewamerican.com/us/politics/constitution/can-texas-constitutionally-engage-in-war-and-protect-itself-from-imminent-danger/?mc_cid=ad7622b1ff&mc_eid=530b104631


Can Texas Constitutionally Engage in War and Protect Itself From Imminent Danger?

“No State shall, without the Consent of Congress … engage in War, unless actually invaded, or in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.” — Article I, Section 10, Clause 3 of the U.S. Constitution



“As each state will expect to be attacked and wish to guard against it, each will retain its own militia for it own defense.” — James Madison, speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention, June 16, 1788



“This is not over. Texas’ razor wire is an effective deterrent to the illegal crossings Biden encourages. I will continue to defend Texas’ constitutional authority to secure the border and prevent the Biden Admin from destroying our property.”



That’s the message sent via X (formerly Twitter) by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday.



Obviously, Governor Abbott remains resolute. His declaration that his state’s battle with the federal government is far from over follows a divisive ruling by the Supreme Court on Monday. In a surprising turn of events, the Court, typically leaning conservative, granted a victory to the Biden administration. The ruling allows federal agents to dismantle razor wire that Texas had erected along a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border.



The installation of this razor wire, strategically placed near the border city of Eagle Pass, was just one of the bold measures taken by the Republican governor in his ongoing efforts to curb illegal immigration. However, the Supreme Court’s decision, delivered with a tight 5-4 vote, saw Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett, both known for their conservative leanings, siding with the Court’s three liberal justices in support of the administration’s position.



This verdict temporarily permits Border Patrol agents to remove the razor wire that had been placed along the banks of the Rio Grande, pending the outcome of an ongoing lawsuit. The Biden administration’s argument hinges on the belief that the presence of this wire impedes Border Patrol agents from efficiently reaching migrants as they attempt to cross the river. They assert that federal immigration law takes precedence over Texas’ determined efforts to stem the tide of migrants. This decision comes in the wake of a federal appeals court’s ruling last month, which had compelled federal agents to cease their efforts to cut the wire.



As this contentious issue continues to unfold, Governor Abbott remains steadfast in his commitment to secure the border, while the Supreme Court’s decision serves as a significant turning point in the ongoing battle over immigration policy.



For his part, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton stands solidly behind the governor. Paxton issued the following statement after the Supreme Court decision was announced:



The Supreme Court’s temporary order allows Biden to continue his illegal effort to aid the foreign invasion of America. The destruction of Texas’s border barriers will not help enforce the law or keep American citizens safe. This fight is not over, and I look forward to defending our state’s sovereignty.



Before turning to the expected analysis of federalism, state sovereignty, and the so-called Supremacy Clause, let’s look a lesser-known, little spoken-of clause in the Constitution that could serve as a strong legal basis for Texas’ refusal to retreat in the face of federal aggression.



As quoted above, Article I, Section 10 of the U.S. Constitution preserves to the states the authority to “engage in war” if actually invaded or “in such imminent Danger as will not admit of delay.”



Given the number of “immigrants” and their age and gender (young adult, male), Governor Abbott and AG Pax­ton could make a very compelling argument that the conditions of invasion and imminent danger are clearly present along the southern border.
a whole lot more at the link

[sunny225]

www.libertystorch.info/2024/01/26/what-is-the-border-patrols-job/

What Is The Border Patrol’s Job?


By Francis W. Porretto in immigration


The law in these United States, as in most First World countries – I don’t think there are any exceptions – is that entry to the U.S. must occur at one of our designated ports of entry. There are several such along the American border, and their locales are widely known. Any American consulate in any country will gladly tell you how to make use of one.



If a non-American attempts to enter the U.S. other than through a port of entry, he is committing a crime. The usual penalty, at least in recent years, has been to “send him back the other way.” However, as noted here, illegal entry is a federally recognized offense with a statutory penalty.



To the best of my knowledge, Border Patrol officers are supposed to prevent illegal entry, not facilitate it. However, some folks would have it the other way:



Peter Doocy questioned John Kirby during a White House presser.



Doocy: Why are you guys making it easier for people to enter the country illegally?

Kirby: I don’t believe we are. Why do you think we are?

Doocy: Well, you won in court. So now, what the Border Patrol union president is saying, the Supreme Court’s decision is going to undoubtedly encourage more illegal immigration. Do you guys know better than the Border Patrol union?

Kirby: The Border Patrol needed access, and that’s why we sued to get rid of that razor wire so that they could do their jobs.

more with video at link

[Txsteader]

According to Chuck Holton, it's set up so that a person in Columbia, for example, can apply for asylum on some sort of app that the US govt has set up. If they're approved, they can simply fly into any city in the US, bypassing the border.

An app. And they stand there straight-faced on national TV and say that they're not telling these people to come on in. Hellfire, they're HELPING them break the damn law! Chuck claims that Mayorkas has flown down to the Darian Gap in order to work with local authorities figure out a way to make it easier to get around or through the Gap.

They're all flipping traitors.

[daw]

Mayorkas is due to our of the office by Tuesday
,$10 million and only $2mmillion found