Note to the Press – State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) issued the following statement 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. 9, 2024) – "Our U.S. southern border is enduring the highest flow of illegal immigrants on record, and the Biden Administration is failing its basic duty to secure it. This is an emergency affecting our entire country and cannot be ignored. Sending Hoosier guardsmen to Texas is critical to securing the border and reducing the flood of deadly drugs and other dangerous individuals."
Click here for a link to the governor's release.
Background: In January, State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) signed onto a joint letter, along with many of his House colleagues, calling on Gov. Eric Holcomb to send Indiana guardsmen to support the Texas border security mission. Click here for a copy of the letter.
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State Rep. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) represents House District 57,
which includes portions of Hendricks, Johnson and Morgan counties.
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