Note to the Press – Elkhart County lawmakers issued the following statements in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb's decision to deploy the Indiana National Guard to support the ongoing border security mission in Texas. Following the recent direct request from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Holcomb announced he will send 50 Hoosier guardsmen to help the Texas National Guard during a 10-month deployment:
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 13, 2024) – "After visiting Eagle Pass, Texas, late last year and witnessing illegal crossings and chaos at the border along with the negative impacts taking place as a result, I'm grateful that Governor Holcomb is taking action and deploying members of the Indiana National Guard to our southern border," said State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City).
"We're seeing a crisis in Texas with waves of illegal immigrants coming into our nation and unchecked. This is another example of the federal government not doing its job and not working for the people. We must protect our citizens, and provide safe and secure borders," said State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury).
"I'm fully supportive of Governor Holcomb’s decision to deploy National Guard troops from Indiana to aid Texas in their efforts at the border. President Biden has failed all Americans by not protecting our national security and disregarding the long-term impact these illegal crossings have on the drug epidemic, state and local services and resources, the federal deficit and crime. Texans are within their rights to defend and protect their border, especially since waiting for the federal government to act is no longer a sustainable solution," said State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart).
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: In January, Abbott, King and Miller signed onto a joint letter, along with many of their House colleagues, calling on Gov. Eric Holcomb to send Indiana guardsman to support the Texas border security mission. Click here for a copy of the letter.
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State Rep. David Abbott (R-Rome City) represents House District 18,
which includes portions of Elkhart, Kosciusko, Noble and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) represents House District 49,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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State Rep. Doug Miller (R-Elkhart) represents House District 48,
which includes a portion of Elkhart County.
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