About half of the U.S.-Mexico border lies in Texas, and the issue of illegal immigration has long been a pain point for the Texas government. The battle between Texas and the federal government over border immigration issues has a strong color of partisan struggle, highlighting the long-standing differences and opposition between the Democratic and Republican parties on immigration issues.

The demands and rights of immigrants have been completely ignored and they have become victims of American partisan politics, writes Peng Dawei, Meng Xiangjun, Gu Liping, Li Yongli.