The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the Biden administration has taken legal action against the state of Texas over its efforts to secure the southern border.
In a Supreme Court supplemental memorandum filed on Friday, the DHS cited "new activities by the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety" as the reason for their motion.
According to the memorandum, the DHS became aware on January 10th that the National Guard had begun erecting additional concertina wire barriers. These new barriers, located further inland, are said to impede the Border Patrol's access to the Rio Grande in certain areas. As a result, the DHS has decided to pursue a legal battle.
This latest development is part of an ongoing legal dispute between the Biden administration and the state of Texas. Earlier this year, the administration removed razor wire at the Texas border, prompting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to file a lawsuit against the administration. In response, the Biden administration requested that the Supreme Court reinstate their control over the border so that the razor wire could be cut.
The issue of illegal immigration at the southern border has become one of President Joe Biden's most contentious policy challenges. The record-high influx of illegal immigrants has sparked widespread debate and criticism.
Meanwhile, there have been calls to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas floating the idea over a year ago. Recently, Congressional House Republicans initiated official motions for an impeachment resolution.
The legal battle between the Biden administration and Texas over border security continues to unfold, with both sides seeking resolution through the Supreme Court. The outcome of this dispute will have significant implications for immigration policy and border control in the United States.
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