Louisiana Joins Growing Coalition: Sixth GOP State Deploys Troops to Southern Border Amid Federal Dispute

In a significant escalation of the ongoing national debate over border security, Louisiana has officially joined a burgeoning alliance of Republican-led states, authorizing the deployment of its troops to the southern frontier. This decisive move positions Louisiana as the sixth state to take independent action, intensifying the already heated dispute between state governors and the Biden administration over who holds ultimate authority in managing the nation’s borders.

Governor Jeff Landry's administration confirmed the decision, stating its intent to support Texas Governor Greg Abbott's assertive operations along the Rio Grande.

This action reflects a shared and mounting frustration among GOP governors who argue that the federal government has failed to adequately secure the border, leaving their states vulnerable to what they describe as an unchecked influx of illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and human smuggling. For Louisiana, the concern extends beyond direct border impact, citing the ripple effects of increased crime and the devastating flow of fentanyl across the nation.

The legal underpinning for these state-level deployments often hinges on a controversial interpretation of Article IV, Section 4 of the U.

U.S. Constitution, which obligates the federal government to protect states from invasion. Republican leaders, including Governor Abbott, contend that the sheer volume of crossings constitutes an .