Former top ICE official sides with Texas Gov. Abbott over Biden in ongoing border battle

A former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement chief who served in federal law enforcement under presidents of both parties is backing Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, in his fight with the Biden administration over efforts to secure the border.

Homan pointed to things Abbott had done, including putting up barriers and imposing punishments for illegal entry, moves that are similar to what the Trump administration did. 'He has proven what the Trump administration did, that border barriers work and consequences work, ending catch release,' he said. Homan said that if the Biden administration worked with Texas on the matter, it would benefit both sides.

The Biden administration has said it is imposing 'consequences' for illegal entry while expanding 'lawful' migration pathways, but says it is dealing with a hemisphere-wide crisis that needs funding and immigration reform from Congress. Biden has accused Republicans of making the crisis worse by refusing to pass a bipartisan Senate border package.

'I truly believe if the federal government's going to abdicate their responsibility to secure the border and protect Texas, then Texas has to do it,' he said. 'And what we've got to remember is Texas isn't only protecting the citizens of Texas; 98% of the people aren't staying in Texas, they're going all over the country, so Gov. Abbott is actually protecting the entire country.

Homan is supportive of a second Trump term, and asked whether a Trump administration would restore that cooperation, Homan said '100%.' 'Because, again, they're a force multiplier, we have the same goal. Additional resources are always good on the border. So, of course, we'd have a partnership. Why would you not have a partnership with a force that has the same goals as you?' Fox News Digital's Aubrie Spady contributed to this report.

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