Urges the Governor to send Missouri National Guard members to aid the state of Texas in protection of the borders of the United States
If adopted, SCR28 would effectively mobilize Missouri’s National Guard resources to support state and federal law enforcement agencies in Texas. This involvement would allow these forces to provide important operational, surveillance, engineering, and administrative support in response to the escalating crisis at the border. Such a move signifies the state's commitment to national security, acknowledging the growing burden of illegal immigration on border states and supporting their ongoing law enforcement initiatives.
SCR28 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that urges the Governor of Missouri to deploy members of the Missouri National Guard to assist Texas in securing its borders against unauthorized immigration and related security threats. The resolution highlights the significant national security concerns presented by illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, citing that there were approximately 2.4 million apprehensions in the 2023 fiscal year. The bill's intent is to contribute to nationwide efforts by states such as Arkansas, Tennessee, Iowa, and South Dakota, which have already sent their National Guard members for similar purposes.
The resolution, while primarily focused on aiding Texas, may stir governmental and public debate about the role of National Guard beyond state borders, potentially reviving discussions about federal versus state responsibilities in handling immigration and border security. Supporters of SCR28 argue that enhancing state resources at the border is critical in maintaining security and public safety. However, critics could argue that such actions might not address the root causes of immigration, and that reliance on the National Guard could detract from more comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level.