Texas is bracing for a convoy of truckers who are expected to arrive at Eagle Pass along the US-Mexico border in Texas on Saturday, February 3rd.
The convoy is of a so-called group of Christian conservatives that refer to themselves as 'God's Army.' They claim they are sending a message to the Biden Administration about border security.
The group claims the "dark forces" are working together with the US government to keep the border open. The convoy is expected to leave Monday from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Two weeks ago the Texas National Guard seized control of a park in Eagle Pass and put up razor wire to keep US Border Patrol out. Then the Supreme Court ruled the federal government, not Texas, has authority over the border and ordered the state to allow Border Patrol access.
But Texas continues to ignore the ruling and is refusing to allow federal agents access. Governors from more than a dozen other states have offered support to Texas as the standoff continues.
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