
(TheConservativeTimes.org) – The damaging liberal agenda has been dealt a massive blow as Texas National Guard soldiers have been granted never-before-seen authority to arrest and detain illegal aliens.
Governor Greg Abbott’s agreement with the Trump administration empowers state troops to work alongside federal agents.
The move delivers a powerful blow to open-border advocates and strengthens America’s front line against illegal entry.
Governor Abbott announced the groundbreaking move, stating:
“In an agreement I signed between Texas and Trump’s Customs and Border Protection, the Texas National Guard is granted the power of immigration officials to make immigration arrests. Effective immediately. This boosts man power for border security.”
This bold action adds at least 3,000 Texas Army National Guard soldiers to the fight against illegal immigration, significantly boosting the state’s ability to enforce federal immigration law.
The agreement allows for a ratio of one U.S. immigration officer or Border Patrol agent to supervise every four National Guard soldiers.
Doing so enables broader coverage and more effective patrols along the southern border.
This strategic deployment comes as part of Texas’ ongoing efforts to support President Donald Trump’s tough stance on illegal immigration and border security.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton voiced his strong support for the initiative.
He declared, “On day one, President Trump took bold action to make America safe again. I am proud to be the first to join him to restore our national sovereignty, secure our border, and ensure that criminal aliens face the justice they deserve.”
“As the top law enforcement official in Texas, I call on all agencies and departments to join me in the fight. We will enforce the law and protect America,” Paxton added.
This latest move is part of a thorough strategy to combat the ongoing border crisis.
Since 2021, Texas has invested over $13 billion in Operation Lone Star, a complex approach to border security that includes busing migrants to Democrat-run sanctuary cities and installing physical barriers along the Rio Grande.
Governor Abbott has consistently positioned these efforts as necessary countermeasures to the federal enforcement gaps the Biden administration left.
Critics like former CBP commissioner Gil Kerlikowske have questioned the need for this move.
“Given the numbers right now and the numbers that have gone on for these last couple of months, it really seems that CBP is not overwhelmed or overburdened by what’s going on,” Kerlikowske said.
However, their concerns pale in comparison to the urgent need to secure borders and protect American communities.
The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown includes ending asylum loopholes, setting arrest quotas for ICE, expanding fast-track deportations, and removing restrictions on arrests at sensitive locations.
While Democrats like state Rep. Gene Wu claim this action “continues to generate more hate against an already terrified and vulnerable population,” millions of Americans understand that enforcing laws and securing borders prioritize them over illegal aliens.
The Texas National Guard’s enhanced authority is not about spreading fear but about restoring order and protecting the rule of law.
With the Texas National Guard now empowered to make arrests and assist in deportations, the message is clear: America’s borders are not open for illegal entry, and those who attempt to violate laws will face swift and certain consequences.
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