Missouri Senate Bill SCR29

Missouri 2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/25/24
• Refer: 2/1/24

Caption

Urges the Governor to send Missouri National Guard members to aid the state of Texas in protection of the borders of the United States

Impact

The resolution aims to highlight the importance of state authority in protecting borders when federal enforcement is perceived as inadequate. It reflects a growing sentiment among certain state lawmakers that states should take more proactive measures to address immigration issues, particularly in areas showing significant impacts from immigration, such as border states like Texas. By calling for the mobilization of the National Guard, SCR29 underscores a shift towards state-level responses to what many see as federal failures.

Summary

SCR29 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution from the Missouri General Assembly that urges the Governor of Missouri to deploy the Missouri National Guard to assist Texas in border security efforts. The resolution expresses concern over the federal government’s inability to enforce immigration laws, and it supports Texas Governor Greg Abbott's stance on immigration policies and border security. The bill frames the situation as a response to what it describes as an invasion due to high levels of illegal immigration, citing that over six million illegal immigrants have crossed the southern border in three years under the current federal administration.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SCR29 include its strong language condemning President Biden for alleged failures to enforce immigration laws. The resolution not only uplifts the responsibility of states but also implicitly criticizes the current federal policies and their implications on local and state security. Supporters argue this is a necessary measure for state sovereignty, while critics may view it as an overreach of state power interfering with federal jurisdiction — a classic theme in the debates surrounding immigration control.