Biden Says Border Wall Won’t Stop Illegals Coming Into The U.S., Is He Right?

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n Friday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott revealed plans for a forthcoming special session at the Austin Capitol. This session is primarily set to address educational options in Texas and policies related to the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

Governor Abbott mentioned, “In this third special session, we aim to build upon our progress from the 88th Regular Legislative Session and the subsequent two sessions.” The primary focus of this gathering, according to Abbott, is to initiate the creation of educational savings accounts for every student in Texas. Additionally, the session will delve into a set of laws meant to bolster border law enforcement.

The governor stated, “Our goal is to align our state laws with federal immigration laws that are currently not being enforced, thereby reducing illegal entry and ensuring the safety of our citizens. This marks the first instance wherein Texas might detain individuals for unauthorized entry from another country.”

He further indicated that they hope to enact a law permitting the Texas state police to detain undocumented individuals, with the potential penalty being up to 20 years in prison.

Border management has always been a focal point for Governor Abbott and the broader Republican party. This is evident in initiatives such as the Operation Lone Star and the much-debated move to place barriers along segments of the Rio Grande.

Although the governor praises the success of Operation Lone Star, it has been scrutinized due to claims of undocumented immigrant mistreatment, leading to federal inquiries. Furthermore, there’s an ongoing legal battle concerning these barriers after the Department of Justice alleged that they contradict federal and international regulations. Despite these challenges, Abbott remains firm in his decision.

Apart from these, the upcoming session will also explore additional financial support for border protection and a proposal to prohibit private businesses in Texas from imposing vaccine mandates.

In related news, the Biden administration recently endorsed the idea of constructing a new barrier in Texas, setting aside specific federal protocols and employing funds from the Trump era. While acknowledging the necessity of this wall, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas mentioned, “There’s a pressing need for physical structures and roads near the U.S. border to effectively counter unauthorized entries.” However, the official stance of the White House remains skeptical about the efficacy of walls.