US-Mexico Border Crisis Sparks Drastic Action from Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday his decision to deploy over 1,100 members of the state's National Guard and law enforcement officials to Texas to help with the US-Mexico border crisis, according to CBS News.

The deployment will consist of 800 soldiers, 200 officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 101 state troopers, and 20 wildlife officers, as disclosed by the Republican governor.

Florida will also be sending five planes, 17 drones, two command vehicles, and ten boats, according to an official press statement.

The recent lifting of pandemic-related restrictions on asylum-seeking at the border has caused concerns among state and federal officials, prompting this increased security presence.

Governor DeSantis stated, "At my direction, state agencies, including law enforcement and the Florida National Guard, are being deployed to Texas, with assets including personnel, boats, and planes."

This move comes in response to requests for assistance from the governors of Texas and Arizona, which DeSantis promptly answered by sending aid to the southern border of the United States in 2021.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) emphasized the capabilities of their officers in remote and water environments, highlighting their experience, training, and specialized equipment.

In a statement, the FWC expressed that their officers had been instrumental in assisting law enforcement partners along the Texas border in 2021.

As part of the deployment, 20 FWC officers and two mechanics will be dispatched to Texas, working in collaboration with federal, state, and local organizations for 14-16 days, according to the agency.

Ron Desantis Helps With US-Mexico Border Crisis in Response to Greg Abbot's Request

Under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact framework, Florida is extending its support to Texas, highlighting the collaborative efforts between these two states as signatories of the agreement.

Through EMAC, states can seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the expenses incurred in deploying personnel and equipment. Governor Ron DeSantis has previously assisted in Texas and Arizona to bolster border security measures.

This proactive move by Florida directly responds to a request made by Governor Greg Abbott of Texas. Abbott reached out to his counterparts to address the substantial expenditure of over $4.5 billion that Texas has allocated towards border security activities since 2021, per National Review.

Moreover, the Texas legislature is considering an additional allocation of $4.6 billion over the next two years for the same purpose.

In emphasizing the need for collective action, Abbott expressed that his state should not bear the burden of financing national security efforts alone. He underscored the imperative for governors to unite and collaborate without federal leadership.

Notably, alongside Florida's involvement, Idaho has also dispatched aid in the form of Idaho State Police troopers, exemplifying multiple states joining forces to address the border security concerns.

Gov. Ron DeSantis Slams Pres. Joe Biden Over US-Mexico Border Crisis

Governor Ron DeSantis had been dropping hints for weeks about an imminent immigration-related announcement, reigniting his ongoing disagreement with President Joe Biden following the expiration of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that facilitated the removal of migrants, NBC News reports.

In a statement, DeSantis expressed his concern over the consequences of what he called "Biden's Border Crisis," emphasizing that its impact extends beyond border regions and affects communities nationwide.

DeSantis's office says the deployment of border patrol agents will last for a minimum of 30 days. This announcement arrives at a critical juncture as the approaching hurricane season looms in June.

Ron DeSantis dispatched just over one hundred Florida law enforcement officers to assist what he described as a "catastrophe at the southern border under the Biden Administration" last year in June.

Most of these officers represented various Florida Department of Law Enforcement divisions, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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