Abbot has gone full jackboot

https://twitter.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1592553350129909762

This is some scary, scary shit. Beyond the obvious escalation in violence against Latin Americans, this is an explicit rejection of Federal authority. I'm worried it will lead to open conflict between state and federal forces.

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calicuz · 51-55, M

I'm sure the "Invasion Clauses" are only intended for a "Military Invasion" by a foreign country.
But here goes...............

I wouldn't think that a "Dept of Public Safety" has the authority to arrest anyone including illegal aliens.

If the state has the money to build the wall then that's what they should do, but 8 to 5 says he'll request federal funds to do it.

Gun boats? I'd have to look up what federal law says about gun boats in The Gulf of Mexico, because there are no bodies of water on the border of Texas and Mexico.

The "Mexican Drug Cartels" are actually run by the DEA so if he can arrest DEA Agents he should be given some credit.

If no other state sees the need for extreme measures he may not get support. The other states may like immigrants coming across the border to work and then returning to Mexico daily.

Foreign Powers? What Foreign Powers, Mexico?

Any resources provided will probably require Federal Funding