In response to the ongoing political disagreement over border security, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has announced plans to deploy 150 National Guard troops to the southern border of Texas. The move comes as Congress failed to reach a deal on securing the border, prompting several Republican governors to offer assistance to Texas.

Governor Landry made the announcement on Thursday in Baton Rouge, expressing frustration with the federal government's lack of action and the Biden administration's handling of the immigration issue. He criticized Congress for failing to implement a comprehensive immigration plan that would protect the country while allowing for lawful entry and exit.

Landry accused the federal government of sending mixed signals, suggesting that their approach indirectly attracts those attempting to enter the country illegally. He stated, "Listen, if you swim across the Rio Grande, we will let you in that way."

The deployment of Louisiana Guard troops is expected to take place in March at an estimated cost of $3 million. However, the plan still requires approval from the state's Republican-controlled Legislature. Importantly, the troops stationed at the border will not have the authority to detain migrants, according to Brigadier General Michael Greer, the director of the Louisiana Military Department.

Louisiana joins Florida in offering support to Texas, as Florida has already sent around 1,000 members of its National Guard to the border. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been engaged in a legal battle with the Biden administration over its measures to curb the flow of illegal immigrants into the United States.

The surge of migrants entering the country has drawn heavy criticism from Republicans, who have voiced their dissatisfaction with President Biden's approach to immigration. Fox News Digital reached out to Governor Abbott's office for further comment on the situation.

As tensions continue to rise in the ongoing border security debate, Louisiana's decision to deploy National Guard troops underscores the growing concern among Republican governors and their willingness to take action where the federal government has thus far failed to do so.