Does Abbott have legal authority to deport them once they are found inside the country?
He does. All governors do. Illegals are supposed to be handed over to ICE (or CBP if within a certain distance of the border) but the states have the right to enforce the law themselves.
They can't create Obama Cages or anything like that, but they can remove illegals from their jurisdiction.
They absolutely should be deported then. Unfortunately I'm sure that would be a losing battle as they will keep ending up north of the border.
I do like bussing them to DC as a second choice (political theater or not), although the wealthy suburbs of Virginia and Maryland would likely be better.
...although the wealthy suburbs of Virginia and Maryland would likely be better.
If he's going to waste taxpayer money on it anyway, this is definitely a better option.
It might end up saving money in the long run. No added costs on their schools or Medicaid services, and w/e else gibs they would get.
Can't he deport them using helicopters? Say from 1500 feet...
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