Texas Republican Introduces H.Res.50 to Affirm States' Self-Defense Rights Against Invasion
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Updated · Fox News · May 13
Texas Republican Introduces H.Res.50 to Affirm States' Self-Defense Rights Against Invasion
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 13
H.Res.50 was introduced by a Texas Republican to affirm that states can act in self-defense when they face an invasion or imminent danger and the federal government fails to protect them.
The resolution argues the Constitution already provides that authority under Article I, Section 10 and seeks to clarify congressional intent after disputes over what qualifies as an invasion.
Texas's clashes with the Biden administration drive the push: Washington sued over buoy barriers, challenged state immigration laws and federal agents cut razor wire installed at the border.
The measure is backed by every Texas Republican in Congress, and supporters say it would guide courts and the Supreme Court if similar border fights return under a future administration.
When can a state legally act to secure its border against what it defines as an 'invasion'?
As state and federal immigration laws clash, who has the final say in enforcing the nation's borders?