Posted 1/25/2024, 10:32:15 AM
Biden Faces Calls to Federalize Texas National Guard Amid Border Dispute with Abbott
- President Biden faces calls to federalize Texas National Guard after Gov. Abbott accused White House of violating immigration laws
- Tensions rising between federal and Texas authorities amid disputes over border security measures
- Texas Rep. Greg Casar agrees with call to put National Guard under federal control if Abbott defies court rulings
- Constitutional law expert Anthony Kreis also supports federalizing Guard to counter Abbott's "obstruction"
- In past, presidents have taken control of state Guards to enforce federal laws over defiance by state governors