Paxton promised to “fight against the many unconstitutional and illegal actions that the new administration will take.”
On Inauguration Day, I wish our country the best,” Paxton said, before switching tone. “I promise my fellow Texans and Americans that I will fight against the many unconstitutional and illegal actions that the new administration will take, challenge the federal overreach that infringes on Texans’ rights, and serve as a major check against the administration’s lawlessness. Texas First! Law & Order always!”
On day one as president, Biden signed a series of executive orders including to re-enter the Paris Climate Accords and to mandate mask-wearing on federal property.
Other items also included in the executive orders include rescinding travel restrictions on people from several predominantly Muslim countries and ordering agencies to figure out how to reunite children separated from their families at the border.
“There’s no time to start like today,” Biden said as he signed the orders from the Oval Office.
On Thursday, Paxton threatened to sue the Department of Homeland Security over a Biden administration 100-day moratorium on deportations.
“I have told @DHSgov to immediately rescind its illegal, unconscionable deportation freeze – or TX will sue,” Paxton’s office wrote on Twitter.
