Posted 3/3/2024, 2:55:34 PM
Mayorkas Rebukes Abbott's Border Criticism, Calls for Bipartisan Immigration Deal
- Mayorkas criticized Texas Gov. Abbott's comments that Biden doesn't need legislation to enforce new border policies, saying Abbott is "wrong"
- Mayorkas said Abbott is "refusing to coordinate" with officials and "trying to wreak havoc" in cities/states
- Mayorkas and Biden visited the border in Texas amidst Abbott joining Trump there
- Mayorkas responded to Abbott's past comments accusing Biden of not using executive authority already authorized by Congress
- Mayorkas called on Congress to pass the bipartisan Senate immigration deal that recently fell apart