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Mr. Newsom, Follow Gov. Abbott’s Lead

Mr. Newsom, Follow Gov. Abbott’s Lead
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, on June 8, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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When is it incumbent upon the states to defy federal edicts and take the unlawful immigration crisis into their own hands? If a federal agency such as the Department of Homeland Security fails to enforce enacted immigration laws and inadequately funds the Border Patrol, then victimized states have the duty to protect their citizens from a lawless incursion at the southern border. Additional legislation is unnecessary to enforce existing immigration laws.

Christian Milord
Christian Milord
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Christian Milord is an Orange County, Calif.-based educator, mentor, USCG veteran, and writer. He earned his master's degree from California State University–Fullerton, where he mentors student groups and is involved with literacy programs. His interests include culture, economics, education, domestic, and foreign policy, as well as military issues.
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