Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.

This resolution asserts that states hold the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry, as explicitly reserved by Article I, Section 10 of the United States Constitution. It specifically declares that southern border states, including Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, have been subjected to an "imminent danger" or invasion from paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists, and criminal actors between 2021 and 2024. Consequently, these states are recognized as having the unilateral authority to defend themselves against such threats. The resolution further finds that the federal government, particularly the Biden administration, has failed to uphold its constitutional duties to protect these states against invasion under Article IV, Section 4. It also states that the administration neglected to "ensure domestic tranquility," "provide for the common defense," and faithfully execute the laws of the United States. This perceived failure has left border states to contend with significant challenges, including increased criminal activity, strained resources, and threats to community security.