Borders and Legal Battles: Texas vs the Federal Government Over Immigration and Border Security

Illegal immigration remains one of the top political issues for many Americans. Prompting many to wonder about the balance of power between the state and the federal government.

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As the migrant crisis rapidly grew, many of the border states found themselves struggling to manage the sheer number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S. border. In response to this crisis and to what is seen as inaction on the part of the federal government, states like Texas, Arizona, and Florida began busing migrants to different parts of t…