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State Governors' Authority to Repel Southern Border Invasion

This U.S. Senate resolution expresses the view that state governors have a constitutional right to defend their states against what is termed an "invasion" at the southern border. Citizens may feel the impact through potentially increased state-level actions in border security and immigration enforcement, which could affect local communities and resources.
Key points
The resolution recognizes that the mass unlawful movement of people across the U.S. border, coupled with cartel and gang activity, constitutes an "invasion."
It asserts that state governors have the authority to repel this "invasion," citing constitutional powers for state self-defense.
It highlights that the current situation at the southern border endangers citizens in all 50 states.
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Additional Information
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.
Print number: SRES 741
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2022-08-03