Has Rick Perry shut down the part of the southern border that runs between Texas and Mexico...?
As written in the constitution, that is one of the few responsibilities of the federal government. He has done all that he could do.
Then he should start protecting Texas soil a foot inside the border.
Illegal Aliens are a Federally Protected Species.
If a State or Local Cop apprehends one, their only choice is to call I.C.E. to come get them.
If a Landowner catches one trespassing on his property and restrains him, the Landowner goes to jail and the I.A. gets a bus ticket home.
A Brewster County Deputy Sheriff told us years ago that if we shot one, he could "clear the mess up", but if we held one against his will, the B.P. would arrest us.