Texas governor and president face off over border security plans
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Texas Democrats call for Biden to federalize state National Guard if Abbott continues border defiance with razor wire placement.
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Abbott dismisses idea, says state would continue border activities with law enforcement even if Guard federalized.
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Comparisons made to past presidents federalizing state National Guards, like Eisenhower in Little Rock Nine case.
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Legal expert says Biden has authority but political costs would be high to federalize Texas Guard.
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Situation could continue escalating given Abbott's past actions, though federalizing would be premature now.