Durbin, Padilla Denounce Texas Governor For Preventing Federal Officials From Reaching Migrants In Distress

Statement

"First and foremost: Governor Abbott's horrific conduct over the weekend reflects a shameful disregard for human life. It comes as no surprise, sadly, as it's the latest in a series of actions that he has taken to harm families and disrupt orderly enforcement at the border. His actions are not only dangerous, but unconstitutional. Time and time again, courts have found state interference in the implementation of immigration enforcement to be unlawful.

If he truly believes in "law and order,' the Republican Governor of Texas would allow federal officials to patrol our border, enforce existing immigration laws, and respond to requests for life-saving assistance. And he would encourage his Republican colleagues in Washington to engage in good faith to reform our outdated immigration system."

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