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Has Oklahoma deployed troops to aid Texas in its 2024 border enforcement standoff with the federal government as of Jan. 30, 2024?

By Sue Bin Park
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While Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has co-signed a 25-governor statement expressing support for Texas using razor wire at the Texas-Mexico border, the Oklahoma National Guard has not been deployed there as of Jan. 30, 2024. Gov. Stitt is considering the option, stating Jan. 29, 2024 that he would send troops if Texas Gov. Greg Abbott requests them.

The Texas National Guard was seen erecting razor wire on Jan. 23, 2024, against a Supreme Court decision released Jan. 22 which ruled that federal authorities could dismantle razor wire installed by state law enforcement. Gov. Abbott defended those operations by declaring a state of invasion warranting self-defense.

The most recent contribution of troops by Oklahoma to Texas border enforcement was a 30-day deployment of Oklahoma National Guard officers, which ceased August 2023.

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Official State of Iowa Gov. Reynolds & 24 Republican Governors Joint Statement Supporting State of Texas’ Constitutional Right to Self-Defense
KTUL Gov. Stitt says Oklahoma will send OK National Guard to Texas if requested
AP News Supreme Court allows federal agents to cut razor wire Texas installed on US-Mexico border
State of Texas Governor Abbott Border Statement Jan. 24, 2024
Oklahoma National Guard Oklahoma National Guard members conclude border support mission
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