Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Chip Roy U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 21st district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Chip Roy, a U.S. Congressman serving Texas's 21st District since 2019, expressed opinions regarding congressional responsibilities, immigration policies, and border security on April 1, 2025. The statements were shared on his social media platform, where he underscored his stance on key legislative issues and governmental practices.
In a post made at 17:50 UTC, Chip Roy emphasized the importance of congressional attendance. Regarding the issue of voting, he stated that "The American people expect Congress to SHOW UP TO WORK." He further claimed that "Proxy voting VIOLATES the Constitution." Attached to the post was a link to a video of his remarks.
Later, at 21:56 UTC, Roy addressed issues related to immigration enforcement, particularly concerning MS-13 gang members. He commented, "It's pretty clear that my Democratic colleagues prefer to defend the right of an MS-13 gang member, clearly here illegally, from being deported." This statement was accompanied by a link to further context on the issue.
Concluding his statements, Roy discussed border security policies at 22:21 UTC. He noted a significant decrease in illegal border crossings, claiming a "94% DROP in illegal crossings last month compared to the border under Joe Biden and Alejandro Mayorkas." Roy argued that strong border policies not only "DETER illegal immigration" but also enhance community safety. He highlighted legislation #HR2 as a means to solidify these policy measures permanently.
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