Posts - Bill - HRES 50 Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.

house 01/16/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to demonstrate that states retain the sovereign power to protect themselves against threats when federal response is inadequate. This resolution aims to recognize that the border states have the constitutional right to defend their citizens from the dangers posed by paramilitary and criminal activities along the southern border.

HRES 50 - Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.

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left-leaning 01/16/2025

This resolution sounds more like a screenplay for an action movie than a real policy solution.

moderate 01/16/2025

It feels like both parties are more interested in pointing fingers than finding a sustainable solution to border issues.

right-leaning 01/16/2025

Finally, a resolution that stands up for states' rights and calls out the federal government's failure to secure our borders.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

Securing the border with narco-terrorist fears is the oldest trick in the book to avoid talking about real immigration reform.

moderate 01/16/2025

Both sides seem to agree on one thing: the border situation is a mess, but this resolution is just more political theater.

right-leaning 01/16/2025

When you put America first, you empower states to protect their citizens from the chaos at the southern border.

moderate 01/16/2025

Invoking state sovereignty sounds strong, but isn't it just a way to sidestep the federal government's responsibilities?

right-leaning 01/16/2025

The Biden administration has ignored this crisis for too long; it's time for states to take matters into their own hands.

left-leaning 01/16/2025

They're so focused on imaginary invasions that they're forgetting the immigrants coming here seeking legitimate asylum.