DeSantis to Send Troops and Police to Texas Border

[applegrove]

DeSantis to Send Troops and Police to Texas Border

May 16, 2023 at 4:19 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 75 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2023/05/16/desantis-troops-texas-border/

"SNIP.........

“Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday he will send state law enforcement officers to the southern border in Texas, a tactical maneuver that will test how far the state will go to help enforce immigration law as the Republican governor prepares to launch a presidential campaign,” the Miami Herald reports.

“The governor’s office said hundreds of state troopers, police and national guard soldiers, plus boats and planes, are ready to head to the border as early as Wednesday.”

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[applegrove]

1. What a weirdo. He wants to be part of the immigration fight so bad he send his

people to a state 1000 miles away.

[Chainfire]

2. He is appearing Presidential.

What really pissed me off is that I am paying for his campaigning! Florida troops and police have no damn business in Texas...

[walkingman]

14. Not my idea of "appearing Presidential"? I guess some people like it?

[emulatorloo]

3. Florida taxpayers must love this idea!

[edhopper]

8. They seem to love it

as he is still over 60% approval.

Sorry, this is what the majority of Floridians want.

[Historic NY]

4. How can he activate his NG w/o a declaration

[applegrove]

6. A declaration of war in Texas?

[Historic NY]

13. Either the president of the United States or your state's governor can deploy the Guard as needed

which means you might get called up to help out after a disaster in your city or state.

[applegrove]

16. I was being facetious.

[Historic NY]

19. With Texas you never know Antonio Lpez de Santa Anna Former President of Mexico miight return

[applegrove]

21. Ha!

[lapfog_1]

5. not sure that this is legal in any way.

the only police in a jurisdiction are local, state, and federal... and all must be sworn officers of THAT JURISDICTION.

If they go there and do anything (like try to enforce some law or draw a weapon), I'm pretty sure they can be arrested and jailed for federal crimes.

[Mr.Bill]

12. A simple swearing-in

will remedy that.

A few years ago our Sheriff's department had two of their Deputies sworn in as DEA agents to go after marijuana growers. And they refused to tell the public which Deputies they were.

[Historic NY]

17. They would have to be sworn

I've had that experience in state border issues the sheriff of the state can deputize but it was for overlapping issues. Not a 1000 mile location.

[TheRealNorth]

7. Huge kickback for the cops

Will probably be getting OT and per diems for kicking back and grilling out on the border.

[Scrivener7]

9. Did he say why? Because this is quite random.

[Caliman73]

22. He likely made up some bullshit...

The reality is, this is a political stunt in preparation for his unsuccessful run at the presidency.

[Wifes husband]

10. Public funds

He is using Florida tax money to help control an international border in Texas, which is under federal jurisdiction?

And they accuse democrats on spending money foolishly

[applegrove]

11. He doesn't want Biden to have a win on the border. Fewer people are

trying to cross because of Biden's new laws. DeSantis can't let that narrative stand.

[lamp_shade]

26. Precisely.

[bronxiteforever]

15. Given the lack of transparency in Florida

I anticipate that there will be large underreported debts owed by the state once Desantis leaves

[RussBLib]

18. Perhaps he hasn't heard the numbers crossing are way down...

...since Title 42 ended.

Oh, that's right, he only watches Fox so he still thinks it's totally jodido.

[Freethinker65]

20. Now that the GOP killed public education, Florida has resources to spare

[brush]

23. He might want to consult with thhe Texas gov. before proceeding.

This guy is just a bully butting into another state's affairs.

[tanyev]

24. Did Abbott ask for this, or is DeSantis just going to invade?

[Demovictory9]

25. Should calif gov newsome sent troops to Florida?