CheapNailsalonsnearme–Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently expressed frustration over legal limitations preventing the shooting of migrants crossing the border illegally. This controversial statement was made during Abbott’s appearance on a radio show hosted by former NRA spokesperson Dana Loesch.
The discussion revolved around Texas’ stringent measures to control illegal immigration across the southern border. Governor Abbott outlined the various strategies employed by his administration, including the construction of a border wall, placing physical barriers in the Rio Grande, and the enactment of legislation that criminalizes illegal border crossings at a state level.
However, Abbott pointed out one action they refrained from: “The only thing that we’re not doing is we’re not shooting people who come across the border because, of course, the Biden administration would charge us with murder,” he stated. This remark has sparked widespread criticism, emphasizing the extreme nature of the Republican stance on immigration.
It’s not the first time such radical ideas have surfaced. Former President Donald Trump reportedly suggested allowing border patrol to shoot migrants in the legs, and his advisor, Stephen Miller, proposed using predator drones against migrant boats. These instances highlight a growing trend of aggressive rhetoric and policies against immigrants.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) tells Dana Loesch the “only thing we’re not doing is shooting people” crossing the border because “the Biden Administration would charge us with murder.” pic.twitter.com/8rDmdW9AUC
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The Biden administration’s recent lawsuit against Texas further complicates the matter. The lawsuit challenges a new Texas law that empowers local law enforcement to arrest migrants and authorizes judges to order deportations, arguing that it infringes upon federal jurisdiction over border control.
Under international, federal, and state laws, shooting unarmed civilians, including migrants, is unequivocally illegal and constitutes murder. Abbott’s admission that fear of legal repercussions is the only deterrent against such actions is alarming and indicative of the current political climate surrounding immigration issues.
If former President Trump were to be reelected, there are concerns that these already contentious policies could intensify. Trump has hinted at broad executive powers to reshape American immigration, including mass deportations and the creation of detainment camps. Such developments could potentially erode the already fragile safeguards against harsh treatment of migrants.
