Texas and the federal government have been fighting over immigration issues. The Texas National Guard even had a tense confrontation with federal law enforcement officers over the removal of barbed wire fences.
Former US President Trump and 25 Republican governors publicly "taken sides" and supported Texas in challenging the White House. This not only put "enormous pressure" on Democratic President Biden, who is seeking re-election, but also escalated the vicious battle between the two parties. Analysts say that if the immigration crisis and partisanship continue to intertwine and ferment, it may further tear apart American society.