Morning Wire Texas Border Battles & GOP Primary Shakeups | 12.4.23
Dec 4, 2023
The legal battles over Texas's border policies intensify with a significant court ruling against floating barriers. Meanwhile, attacks on U.S. and commercial ships in the Red Sea raise maritime security concerns. As the Iowa caucus approaches, the GOP primary sees major developments, with Nikki Haley gaining momentum thanks to support from the Koch brothers, while Ron DeSantis strategizes for his campaign. The dynamics of the Republican race shift as Trump's laid-back approach contrasts with the urgency felt by his competitors.
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Border Barrier Battle
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the erection of floating barriers in the Rio Grande to curb illegal immigration.
- A federal court ruled against the barriers, but Abbott plans to appeal to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Shifting Demographics of Migrants
- Illegal immigration to the U.S. is no longer predominantly from Mexico and Central/South America.
- There's been a significant increase in Chinese migrants, who often fly to Ecuador and then travel north.
Biden's Immigration Challenge
- President Biden's handling of immigration and the southern border is widely disapproved of by Americans.
- This disapproval poses a significant challenge for his reelection campaign, as immigration is a key issue for voters.