Texas Border Conflict Escalates as Congressman Calls for Federal Control of State National Guard
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Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) called on Biden to take control of Texas National Guard if Texas defies Supreme Court ruling allowing Border Patrol to take down border barriers.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has been clashing with Biden admin over border security and declared an "invasion" to invoke Texas' authority to defend itself.
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Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow Border Patrol to remove razor wire on border installed by Texas law enforcement.
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Abbott said Texas National Guard will continue installing razor wire despite ruling. Rep. Chip Roy urged Texas to ignore ruling.
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Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) criticized Abbott for ordering more razor wire after ruling, calling it "malicious, unconstitutional, & against Texas values."