FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Secretary Harris has issued a letter addressing yesterday’s incident involving the Governor of Texas and the President’s memorandum concerning the situation in Texas that was sent to the Secretary.
The Department of Homeland Security is aware of reports regarding actions taken by Texas officials related to the Secretary’s planned border visit. The Secretary was acting under lawful federal authority. DHS has paused travel and referred the matter to the Department of Justice.
DHS Alert:
We are aware of the violent attack on a former presidential candidate earlier today. Federal, state, and local partners are coordinating closely to ensure public safety and assess any related threats. Political violence has no place in our nation.
“The security of our homeland depends on the trust we build, the partnerships we strengthen, and the resilience we inspire in every community we serve”
— Ethan Harris, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 🇺🇸