Texas has become one of the biggest problems facing the United StatesSelf-defenseThe right is considered above anyFederalLaws。Texas Governor GeRegAbbott cites Article 1, Section 10, Item 3 of the U.S. Constitution to override the power to defend TexasFederalLawsAbove. This announcement directly challengedU.S. Federal**and related to the issue of the border wall on the Mexican border.
Texas is close to the border with Mexico, thereforeIllegal immigrationThe problem has always been a headache in Texas. InTrumpThe state of Texas fully supported the decision to build a wall on the border between the United States and Mexico. However, in January 2024,U.S. Supreme CourtThe construction of the separation wall by the state of Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border was declared illegal and authorizedFederalDismantle these walls.
Texas Governor GeRegAbbott expressed anger at the U.S.**'s move to dismantle the Texas border wall and announced that Texas was ready to engage with the U.SFederalPreparation of the army for a conflict. He also declared martial law in Texas, one step away from declaring a state of war. The states have responded to Texas, with 25 states already announcing their support for Texas' decision, and 10 states, including Florida, agreeing to send the National Guard to Texas for reinforcements.
The U.S. National Guard, as a local armed force raised by the states of the United States, is not as strong as itFederalarmy, but its strength is also very strong. The Army National Guard has a 19,000-strong Texas National Guard, with the 36th Infantry Division as the main force. Together with the National Guard in other states, the total strength is about 200,000 people. Such a powerful armed force letU.S. Federal**Can't be easily dealt with.
The United States now faces numerous problems, whether it is the Russia-Ukraine conflict orMiddle EastThe war has made the United States anxious. However, the conflict in Texas has added a new problem to the United States. Texas ChallengeU.S. Federal**of authority, declaredSelf-defenseThe right is higherFederalLaws, making the operation of the United States more complicated.
Texas Governor GeRegAbbott's announcement sparked support from 25 states, all of which offered to send the National Guard to reinforce Texas. This series of actions made the Texas National Guard a formidable force in the defense of Texas.
From this example, we can see that the strength of the local armed forces should not be underestimated. Although the strength of the US National Guard lags behindFederalarmy, but their presence makesU.S. Federal**Got bogged down in dealing with the Texas issue.
At the same time, this incident also reflects the contradictions and differences in the United States. There are different interests between states, and Texas's actions are more about defending its rights and responding to itIllegal immigrationIssue. U.S. Federal**When dealing with such internal conflicts, there is a need to weigh the interests of all parties and find a balance to solve the problem.
In short, the Texas conflict has caused great distress and challenge to the United StatesU.S. Federal**of authority. In dealing with such problems, the United States needs to maintain domestic stability, balance the interests of the states, and seek solutions to solve problems in order to safeguard the overall interests of the country.