LINCOLN- On Wednesday, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced that he has ordered the deployment of ten state troopers to the Texas border as part of his "promise to back Texas" and its Governor Greg Abbott. Just days before, Pillen traveled to the Lone Star State to meet with Abbott, as well as several Republican governors from other states.

Pillen cited the end of the Trump-era Title 42 as his reason for deploying the state troopers, which was a measure that blocked migrants from claiming asylum during a public health emergency. "Our nation has a serious unchecked threat on its hands following President Biden's decision to end Title 42," said Pillen in a press release, "Nebraska is committed to using every tool in its toolbox to help stop the influx of illegal immigration at our southern border."

Pillen went on to state that the ten troopers being deployed are all skilled drone operators, and will assist in reconnaissance and intelligence gathering on the border. Texas officials had previously requested assistance via the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, allowing member states, including Nebraska, to provide resources and assistance in times of emergency.

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