In a defiant move, Texas is rebuffing the Biden administration's demand to grant federal agents access to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, along the state's border with Mexico. The park, currently surrounded by razor wire and fencing, has become a focal point in the ongoing conflict between the state and federal authorities over border control measures.
Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that Texas must remove barriers preventing federal agents from entering the park by Friday. However, on Friday evening, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a statement asserting that the state would not comply with the order to grant Border Patrol agents full access to Shelby Park.
Paxton's statement emphasized Texas's stance against turning the park into what he referred to as an "unlawful port of entry." The refusal to remove the existing barricades sets the stage for a continued legal and political showdown between Texas and the Biden administration over border enforcement measures.
Amidst the escalating tension, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton engaged in an exclusive interview with Joe Pags, providing insights into the ongoing conflict and shedding light on the next legal moves in the Biden vs. Texas showdown. The conversation delved into topics such as razor wire installations, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) involvement, and the potential legal strategies that Texas may employ in response to federal directives.
Listen to the exclusive interview below: