Congressman Williams Leads Letter to AG Garland Opposing the DOJ’s Lawsuit Against the State of Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) joined by 20 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation wrote to Attorney General Merrick Garland expressing concern and opposition to the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against the State of Texas in relation to Senate Bill 4.
“Against all odds, Texas and Texans have stepped up in the fight to secure our border,” said Congressman Williams. “If President Biden is not going to take responsibility for the invasion of our country, Texas must be allowed to protect itself without fear of retaliation. I, along with the members of the Texas Delegation, ask that the DOJ reconsider its harmful suit, but most importantly, it’s past time they do their job and secure our border.”
Read the full letter here.
This letter was also signed by Representatives Pat Fallon (R-Texas), Jake Ellzey (R-Texas), Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), Keith Self (R-Texas), Chip Roy (R-Texas), Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Ronny Jackson (R-Texas), Lance Gooden (R-Texas), Pete Sessions (R-Texas), Beth VanDuyne (R-Texas), Michael Burgess (R-Texas), John Carter (R-Texas), Brian Babin (R-Texas), Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), Monica De La Cruz (R-Texas), Randy Weber (R-Texas), Nathaniel Moran (R-Texas), Troy Nehls (R-Texas), Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), Michael Cloud (R-Texas)
Background:
- On December 18th, 2023, the Governor of the State of Texas Greg Abbott, signed Senate Bill 4, making the illegal entry into or illegal presence in Texas a state crime.
- On January 3rd, 2024, the Department of Justice filed suit against the State of Texas to challenge the constitutionality of Senate Bill 4.
- Since President Biden took office there have been over 6.7 million encounters at our southern border.
- This week Congressman Williams introduced the STOP Act, which would affirm Texas’ authority to take steps to secure its southern border in the event of inaction by the federal government.
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Congressman Roger Williams is the Chairman of the House Small Business Committee and member of the House Financial Services Committee. He proudly represents the 25th Congressional District of Texas.