Congresswoman Erin Houchin has joined over 40 lawmakers in signing an Amicus brief in support of the state of Texas in its legal battle with the Biden Administration over immigration policies. The brief, filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas —Austin Division, accuses the Federal Government of an "abdication of its duty" at the border.
Congresswoman Houchin stated, "I am proud to stand with my colleagues in supporting Texas' efforts to stop the chaos, secure the border, and protect our country. The Constitution is on our side, and so are the American people."
The legal battle stems from a law signed by Republican Governor Greg Abbott that allows Texas law enforcement officers to arrest and charge illegal migrants. The Justice Department argues that this falls under Federal Authority, leading to a lawsuit filed against Texas.
"The Biden Administration's inability to contain the crisis at the border has made it necessary for border states like Texas to take action," Congresswoman Houchin added. "President Biden has willfully disregarded the laws of the land and has failed his constitutional duty to safeguard our national security."
The Amicus brief, led by Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas, accuses the Federal Government of facilitating "mass illegal entries" into the U.S. and interfering with states' efforts to secure their borders.
Congresswoman Houchin emphasized the importance of defending states' rights in the face of federal overreach. "Every state has the power to fend off the Biden Administration’s intentional illegal invasion," she stated. "I applaud Governor Abbott for holding the line against President Biden’s self-inflicted border crisis."