Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to use all available legal means to rein in President Joe Biden’s policy plans and ensure that his administration adheres to the rule of law.
The Lone Star State’s top law enforcement official wrote in an op-ed that it’s the responsibility of individual states to provide the necessary checks and balances against the executive branch, given that both chambers of Congress are currently controlled by Democrats with their slim majority.
“I am proud to lead the way for Texas in providing the necessary counterweight to the far-left Democrats forcing dangerously radical policies upon us,” Paxton wrote in the op-ed published on Fox News on March 13.
Paxton, who has served as the state’s attorney general since 2015, has been at the forefront in defending constitutional rights, election integrity, and has stood as a bulwark against leftist progressive policies that he says harm his state.
One such policy area that Paxton has paid close attention to is immigration.
Shortly after Biden took office, Paxton took the new administration to court over one of President Joe Biden’s executive orders that halted the deportation of certain immigrants for 100 days. After filing the lawsuit, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the executive order. The judge’s suspension of the executive order has now been extended indefinitely as the case continues to play out in court.
Paxton’s office had argued that the Biden administration had “ignored basic constitutional principles and violated its written pledge to work cooperatively with the State of Texas” when it issued the order on halting deportations.
“This was a major win for the rule of law, national security, and the safety of Texas citizens. And we won’t stop there,” Paxton wrote in his op-ed.
He also underscored that several of Biden’s actions have led to detrimental results for Texans, such as the elimination of thousands of U.S. jobs following the revocation of the Keystone XL Pipeline permit.
If Biden’s other plans come to fruition, it could further violate other individual liberties and constitutional rights, such as second amendment rights, he said.
“If those threats become a reality, Texas will once again step to the forefront to defend the individual liberties of its citizens against the massive power grab by the Biden-led federal government,” Paxton said.
Paxton’s op-ed signals that Biden is likely to face more challenges from the Lone Star State and possibly other Republican-led states. During former President Donald Trump’s presidency, Democrat-led states filed 126 lawsuits against his administration, according to a litigation tracker maintained by Dr. Paul Nolette, associate professor of political science at Marquette University.
So far, the Biden administration is facing four lawsuits filed by states. However, three of those lawsuits are filed against Trump-era regulations.
Paxton argued that while the Democrats’ state lawsuits against Trump sought to “prevent the Trump administration from enforcing the rule of law,” his lawsuits intend to “force the Biden administration to adhere to the rule of law and will seek to block any executive action or legislation that does not do so.”
“It is now up to the states to save this country from President Biden’s liberal and illegal wish list and the Office of the Attorney General of Texas stands ready to lead in that mission,” he said.
Way to go Texas. Waiting for other states to start speaking up about this decision to make the few say how our country should be for the majority of us.
Thank God for Texas! Lead the way.
Every STATE IN THE UNION should team up with A G Paxton and make these Jackasses toll the line. We need to work together and stand UNITED and we will win the fight, departed we fall. Anything that goes against the Constitution and makes America weak these DemonicRats should have to pay .the CONSEQUENCES because they introduce destruction to our Country and our Government. They work for we the PEOPLE and when we see all that they are doing that’s wrong WE THE PEOPLE should be able to Impeach anyone that doesn’t adhere to the Constitution. We are tired of being told we have to accept whatever is thrown at us by incompetent people. that are NOT THERE FOR WE THE PEOPLE.
Thank you AG Ken Paxton. It’s nice to know that there are public officials who still care about the people. Unlike Pennsylvania. I received a long winded reply from Senator Bob Casey in his opinion the “For the People Act “ will be the best thing that ever happened to to this country. He’s very proud to be a sponsor of the fact that he was an original co sponsor of it. Blah blah blah.
Great job Texas!
All REAL Citizens must stand up and stop this socialist democrat destruction of America!
Stand up, speak out, expose their lies and corruption.
Continue to expose the forced executive orders and failed policies passed with ONLY treasonous, anti American democrat votes!!!
I completely agree with AG Ken Paxton. Every state should hold Biden and his administration’s feet to the fire to make sure that all actions his administration takes are legal and constitutional. The Democrats have long passed legislation they know is unconstitutional, hoping the courts don’t find the law unconstitutional later. It is the same approach used by most criminals, “it’s not against the law unless they catch me”.
Praise God for AG Paxton. May God protect him from evil. I would not put it past the wicked Democrats to try to assassinate such good people. The Democrats are evil, wicked communists who want to dominate us. Hurray for Paxton! Hurray for Texas!
What are we waiting for impeach Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
They are guilty of Voter Fraud!
We need more conservatives to step forward and stand up to the betrayal of our country
that Biden and the democrats advocate.
More states need to step forward and stand foot against Biden’s policies.
“WE THE PEOPLE” have the right and power to recall and replace representatives that FAIL to honor thier oath of office and DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION, we have too many socialists in office that DID NOT legitimately WIN!! TWO IN GEORGIA FOR EXAMPLE!!!
We can take them down individually within the states and keep outside influence OUT of STATES BUSINESS!! Recall, investigate, replace and PUNISH if necessary, lets remind these arrogant clowns that “WE THE PEOPLE” ARE STILL THE GOVERNMENT, NOT THEM!!!!!
I disagree a little. It’s not the “Biden-led government.” There is no leadership- he just signs anything his far-left loony supporters put in front of him! The tail is wagging the dog and the rest of us are suffering because of their Trump Derangement Syndrome! All they know is to reverse everything Trump did, and Dementia Joe is just along for the ride.
And NOW, it is time for the PEOPLE to demand that their Governors do the same, and if they won’t , start Impeaching THEM!
We should not comply with unconstitutional orders from an anti American communist . The same way that any citizen that is in the military is not to obey unlawful orders. It’s time the American people take a stand . DO NOT COMPLY !!!!!!
OK Texas!
My husband and I are very glad to hear this!
Our hope is that our state and many others will follow your course of action. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
God Bless Texas
I hope my comment doesn’t have to wait 3-4 days for approval like it did last time. By the time it was approved, it was too late for anyone to read it.
Just sent an email to the Attorney General asking he sign onto the Texas lawsuit.
Just like the attempt to reimpeach President Trump, the left seems to now call the crisis at the border a ‘humanitarian crisis’. In each of those cases neither should have gone anywhere. The impeachment was unconstitutional and should have been dropped immediately and the border humanitarian crisis should never nor would have happened if ‘everyone in the world’ had not been invited by ‘Sundown Joe’ to come on over. How could anyone ever vote for a democrat or whatever they call themselves now.
I mean if unconstitutional! not unconditional????
Yes! The state don’t have to follow if the propose bills are unconditional and against the will of the people.
Actually, since Dominion voting machines elected this “jack in office” I’m going to shop around for homes in Europe. This nation has turned the govt. into a communist clown alley. America is taking on water FAST.
don’t mess with texas!! Rally to the flag,men!
Go Texas!! Are you the only state with the cajones to stand up to Nancy Joe Chuck. BRAVO
Contact your state AG & urge them to join the lawsuit. We need to support any effort to thwart what is happening in DC because we are losing our country at an alarming rate. And watch Tucker Carlson & Mark Levin on Fox, both tell it like it is.
These actions by my attorney general are totally warranted. This administration we are now under has lost there collective minds.
Opening borders just for the sake of doing so is something that has never been done and the only reason he did it was to get more votes. If you think for one second they care about this go to the border and watch what happens it will discuss you.
God Bless Texas and all the good people there. I stand firm with you. You are all in my prayers.
As a current resident of Iowa, should it become necessary,, I’d be proud to be a citizen, a part of, the United States Of Texas!
Hopefully other states will join Texas in looking out for our country’s welfare!
I hope Arizona joins Texas. And other States as well. The Dems are creating a disaster which many of us knew they would. They are commies and socialists, so what can we expect.
Hooray Texas … Remember the Alamo!!!
Biden is trying to turn the USA into a communist run country where he IS the dictator! If that is what he wants, then he should find another country! How about China?! Biden is HARMING the USA in so many ways!!!
Wish Kentucky would have enough sense to follow Texas. Hooray for Texas!!
How can other states join Texit? (Alaska)
Biden, Camel=A, Peelaosi,.AOC, Omar and all the rest of the commi demos are blaming Trump for leaving the Biden administration a big mess because he didn’t do anything to fix the pandemic,and the southern boarder. MSM can’t give Biden enough praise for his working to fix everything that Trump should have done. Mark Levin, on his program on Fox last night, high lighted how the book titled “Propaganda”, by Edward Bernays, was read and used by Woodrow Wilson, Adolph Hitler and other dictators as a handbook for giving the minority, an edge over the majority to gain power, a very informative show, Fox News usually reruns the previous Sunday, “Life, Liberty and Levin” show on the Saturday after the first airing, worth watching.
Let’s hope other states join Texas to oppose the libtard agenda. Use of the Federal Courts is probably the only way WE THE PEOPLE have left at this time to stem the tide of destruction of our nation, at least until the 2022 elections when we hopefully can flip both the Senate and the House back to Republican majorities and restore some sanity into the governance of our nation.
We (Texas) need state laws like Oklahoma and the 2nd Amendment!!!!
This may be the only saving grace that our country has to stand up against O’Bieden and his very foolish and dangerous policies. My hope is other A.G’s take this stand to stop the democrats from destroying American way of life.
All states should join together to oppose unconstitutional laws from the Biden administration. Texas should still build the wall, even seeking donations from people of other states. The XL pipeline should also be built with state mandates and laws.
There is precedent for states to bond together to oppose federal overreach. It is called interposition. Don’t forget liberal states have legalized marijuana against federal law, for an instance.
Paxton is just one man from one state. We need tons of people from all states. Let’s face it. Complete Rebelion is the answer. If not that we will live in a communest or social country. We need it now. Forget the ballot box. That dont work anymore.
YaaaaY! You go, Texas!
The CRISIS at the border is sick and the result of anti American socialist policies
being enacted the hateful anti American dem-o-rats. MAY THEY ALL ROT IN HELL!
The 8 years NObama was in office the republicans let him do whatever the hell he wanted being that he was the first black (and white) president! NOW, they’re willing to fight against his former VP who is leading the way to complete destruction of the USA from the NObama era.
OMG are the Dems going to destroy our country just to get more votes to stay in power?
They really don’t care about the America people. Things are becoming dangerous for the average person. Biden is not playing with a full deck. He’s a hot mess!!!!!!!!!!
Thank God for Texas’ Attorney General. All Republic Governor led states should join him in his suits against Joe Biden’s administration and the radical policies they are enacting. Unfortunately, I am currently in a state led by a democrat, but hopefully not for long. We have elections this November and he cannot run for a second term. Hopefully, we will get a good Republican Conservative to replace him because he has pretty much ruined the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Go Texas, bidrn is president not king.
Way to stand up against totalitarianism!
It is going to be a tough fight, especially with the Supreme Court abdicating their duty. That John Roberts has turned against America and joined the communists.
“Texas to Stand Up Against Biden’s ‘Radical’ Policies,” Thank God, let this be the beginning of the push back against Joe Bidens socialist/communist agenda.