National Guard soldiers stand guard on the banks of the Rio Grande river at Shelby Park on Jan. 12, 2024, in Eagle Pass, Texas. The Texas National Guard continues its blockade and surveillance of Shelby Park in an effort to deter illegal immigration. The Department of Justice has accused the Texas National Guard of blocking Border Patrol agents from carrying out their duties along the river. Greg Abbott and the Biden administration and escalating a showdown over border security policies. Tensions between Texas and the Biden administration over border security measures have flared in recent days.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 19, 2024 00:11 UTC