26 States REBEL Against Biden Administration
Facts Matter with Roman Balmakov
13 min, 32 sec
The video discusses the escalation of the conflict between the federal government and the state of Texas over border control and immigration enforcement.
Summary
- The Biden Administration's policies have led to the release of over 6 million illegal immigrants into the U.S., creating a situation where migrants seek out Border Patrol to be apprehended.
- Texas has initiated Operation Lone Star, a $2 billion program to secure its border, involving deployment of National Guard troops and measures to block federal agents' access to migrants.
- Following a Supreme Court ruling against Texas, Governor Abbott declared an invasion and invoked the state's right to self-defense under the Constitution.
- The White House has spoken about seeking a bipartisan agreement on border issues, while some Democratic lawmakers have urged federal control of the Texas National Guard.
- Republican governors from half of the states have shown solidarity with Texas, and some, like Oklahoma, are sending their National Guard troops to assist Texas.
Chapter 1
The Biden Administration's release of 6.2 million illegal immigrants and the Border Patrol's role in the migrant crisis.
- The Biden Administration has released a vast number of illegal aliens into the U.S., potentially forming the 18th largest state.
- Illegal aliens actively seek out Border Patrol agents to be apprehended, indicating a facilitated crisis by the federal government.
Chapter 2
Texas' initiative to secure its border and counter federal policies.
- Texas launched Operation Lone Star, a $2 billion program to secure its border with Mexico, involving troops, boats, and local judicial powers.
- The state has taken control of key areas, like Shelby Park, to prevent federal access and the entry of illegal aliens.
Chapter 3
Texas' use of razor wire to deter crossings and the Supreme Court's decision.
- Texas set up effective razor wire barriers, which the Biden Administration has been cutting down.
- The Supreme Court ruled that the Biden Administration could cut the wire, but Texas continues its border protection efforts.
Chapter 4
Governor Abbott's invocation of Texas' right to self-defense against an 'invasion'.
- Governor Abbott cited constitutional grounds for Texas to defend itself from what he calls an actual invasion.
- The legal justification rests on the federal government's failure to protect the state, triggering state rights under the Constitution.
Chapter 5
The conflict between federal and state authority over the National Guard and border control.
- Some Democratic lawmakers suggest President Biden should take control of the Texas National Guard.
- Governor Abbott maintains command over the National Guard within state borders, but the President could federalize the Guard.
Chapter 6
The escalating situation as states show solidarity with Texas and send National Guard support.
- 25 Republican governors express their solidarity with Texas, supporting the state's right to self-defense.
- Oklahoma confirms it will send National Guard troops to assist Texas, with more states potentially following.
Chapter 7
Despite high-level tensions, ground-level troops from both the state and federal sides continue to work together.
- Lieutenant Chris Alvarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety indicates that at the ground level, there are no issues between state and federal agents.