In response to what they deem as President Joe Biden's "reckless open border policies," Governor Greg Abbott and 14 other Republican governors are set to hold a press conference on Sunday afternoon. The event aims to address the ongoing border crisis and highlight their dissatisfaction with the administration's handling of immigration.

The press conference, which will take place at Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas, will also serve as a briefing for the governors on Texas' border security initiative known as Operation Lone Star. The park, located on the Rio Grande, has become a notorious crossing point for migrants and was the site where a migrant woman and her two young children tragically drowned last month.

The Republican governors in attendance will include Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, Brian Kemp of Georgia, Brad Little of Idaho, Eric Holcomb of Indiana, Kim Reynolds of Iowa, Jeff Landry of Louisiana, Tate Reeves of Mississippi, Mike Parson of Missouri, Greg Gianforte of Montana, Jim Pillen of Nebraska, Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, Bill Lee of Tennessee, and Spencer Cox of Utah. All of these governors have expressed varying degrees of disapproval of President Biden's handling of the border crisis.

The press conference comes amid tensions between the State of Texas and the federal government regarding border control. Texas has forbidden federal officials from entering the state, causing a stand-off between Abbott's Operation Lone Star and the Biden administration. Critics argue that the state-sponsored initiative has overstepped its bounds and has cost taxpayers over $5 billion since its inception in March 2021.

The event will be live-streamed on social media platforms, allowing the public to witness the governors' condemnation of President Biden's policies firsthand. It is expected that the governors will emphasize the need for stronger border security measures and the importance of collaboration between state and federal authorities.

The tragic incident at Shelby Park, where the deaths of the migrant woman and her children occurred, has added fuel to the already heated debate surrounding immigration. The incident involved conflicting orders between Border Patrol and the Texas National Guard, resulting in delayed response and an inability to administer life-saving aid.

As the border crisis continues to escalate, with heightened crossing rates and increased dangers faced by migrants, Governor Abbott and his fellow Republican governors are using this press conference as a platform to highlight their concerns and push for more effective immigration policies. They argue that President Biden's approach is not only endangering American citizens but also perpetuating a humanitarian crisis at the southern border.