Does this governor-elect have any teeth in his words or is it all political tongue wagging?
In an interview, Gov.-elect Greg Abbott, the current attorney general, said Texas Obama’s frequent vows to invoke questionable executive power to change immigration law have forced Texans to prepare for yet another “surge” of illegals crossing from the south.
Texas has shouldered considerable expense dealing with the problem of illegal immigration that’s being worsened by the White House, Abbott said, and one horn of any lawsuit would be getting the federal government to pay for problems it’s causing.
But he said the larger point is that immigration laws are made by the country from Capitol Hill, not the White House.
“We’re expecting the White House will not cross the line,” he said. “If the president crosses the line, he’s going to see an overwhelming rejection of what he’s trying to do.”
I am proud of my VOTE for Abbott and Texas will reap the benefits by common sense
I don’t live in Texas, and if YOU don’t live in Texas, NOT YOUR BUSINESS. Mind the affairs of your own state
According to the Constitution (which trumps Texas)
Section 2.
The President shall be commander in chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the militia of the several states, when called into the actual service of the United States; he may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments, upon any subject relating to the duties of their respective offices, … … … … and he shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment.
He also has president set by Lincoln (repatriating southerns and freeing slaves in the North), Carter (amnesty to draft dodgers) and Reagan (who granted amnesty to over 3 million illegal aliens).
I’m tired of Texas. If they want to succeed, let them. They’ll go broke in two months.
sue? he has no more power than congress to do what he is doing, just negate it with congressional orders
It’s about time we can’t handle any more
We’re with you all the way!
You need to impeach him the people have spoken and we do not want him in office, do your job.
I hope you are right Kathy
He’s a damn crook, he’s only out for himself. Our great state is going to hell!
Go get them abbott