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Border battle: Texas bans federal agents from controlling park

White House and Texas in a border battle over control of a park.

Border Battle between White House and Texas Escalates over Control of Rio Grande Park

In a heated showdown, the White House and the state of Texas are engaged in a battle for control of a park along the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass. This battleground has become the focal point for a clash between President Biden and Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision on this matter imminently.

This park has gained notoriety due to the countless number of illegal mass crossings that have taken place along the Rio Grande River. Our cameras have been monitoring this area for years, capturing the challenges faced by authorities in dealing with illegal migration.

Presently, Texas has seized control of the park and banned federal agents from the premises. Governor Abbott argues that President Biden's policies have given cartels unrestricted access to smuggle migrants into the area. This led Texas to expel Border Patrol agents in an attempt to demonstrate that the state can do a better job deterring migrants.

Now, the Department of Justice and the state of Texas find themselves locked in a legal battle to gain ownership of this property by the river. The Biden administration has issued a warning to Texas, demanding an immediate end to the blocking of federal agents. If Texas fails to comply, the matter will be referred to the Department of Justice and all other available options will be considered.

In a separate development, Democratic Congressman Henry Cuellar has accused Texas of being responsible for the drowning deaths of a migrant mother and her two children over the weekend. Cuellar alleged that Texas blocked Border Patrol from accessing the river to rescue the migrants. However, the Texas Military Department has denied these claims, asserting that at the time of the Border Patrol's request for access, Mexican authorities were already recovering the bodies of the drowned individuals.

The tweet from Congressman Cuellar has gained significant attention, even prompting a response from the White House. The Texas Military Department strongly refutes the allegations, emphasizing that the claims of blocking Border Patrol during the rescue attempt are entirely inaccurate.

It is not uncommon for conflicting reports and allegations to arise in relation to incidents at the border. As this situation unfolds, it is crucial to await the Supreme Court's decision and to consider all available facts before forming an informed opinion.

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