re: For once Lindsey makes sense .....

The state governor has the authority to shut down immigration at the state border. He can also authorize the state guard to deny entry to anyone deemed hostile. Is it going to be perfect? no. But it's a start. And it's better than what we have now.

You're also completely missing the point here if you think this is about dems being soft at the border. The big money behind republican politicians (especially in border states) is completely in favor of flooding the country with more cheap labor.