Podcast Summary: The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson Episode: Lawless Biden Plan to Keep Every Illegal Alien in Texas, plus NM Gov Claims to Repeal the Second Amendment
Release Date: September 11, 2023
Host: Ben Ferguson
Guests: Senator Ted Cruz and Heidi Cruz

1. Commemoration of 9/11 and Ongoing National Security Concerns

The episode opens with Ben Ferguson addressing the significance of September 11th, marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks. He emphasizes the enduring threats to national security, particularly highlighting the issue of an open southern border.

• Ben Ferguson [00:01]:
  "It's also a painful reminder of this country, of what we went through, and also the real threats I still think we have against this country, especially with an open border as well."

• Senator Ted Cruz [00:30]:
  Reflects on the heroism displayed during 9/11 and expresses concerns about today's border security, drawing parallels to past vulnerabilities.

2. Critique of Biden Administration’s Immigration Policies

Senator Cruz and Heidi Cruz delve into the Biden administration's approach to immigration, accusing it of creating an open border that poses national security risks.

• Senator Ted Cruz [04:03]:
  "Biden's open borders are many things. They're an invitation for people to die and for cartels to brutalize children and to sexually assault women. And they're an invitation to flood this country with narcotics and fentanyl that's murdering over 100,000 people."

• Heidi Cruz [05:35]:
  "And you can carry out your terror attack."

They argue that the administration's policies not only facilitate criminal activities but also increase the likelihood of future terrorist attacks. The discussion includes alarming statistics on illegal crossings and the administration's handling of asylum claims.

• Ben Ferguson [28:07]:
  "Latest numbers are in. Just to put it in perspective, data shows 183,503 illegal immigrants were encountered attempting to cross the U. S. Mexico border in July alone. That's a 27% increase in the crossings from last month."

3. Proposed Strategy to Confine Illegal Immigrants to Texas

The central focus of the episode is the Biden administration's purported plan to relocate illegal immigrants to Texas, effectively turning the state into a holding area.

• Heidi Cruz [10:35]:
  "He wants to trap illegal immigrants in Texas and not let them go to blue states where they might upset Democrats."

• Ben Ferguson [10:44]:
  Reads a report detailing the plan to confine immigrants with "doubtful asylum claims" to Texas, questioning the legality and humanitarian implications.

• Senator Ted Cruz [11:39]:
  "Look, this is utter and complete garbage."

The Cruz duo criticizes the plan as politically motivated and illegal, suggesting it aims to overwhelm Texas to prevent Democrats in other states from facing the consequences of open-border policies.

4. Hypocrisy Among Liberal Officials and Media Personalities

The conversation shifts to highlighting perceived hypocrisy among liberal leaders and media figures who advocate for compassion towards immigrants but resist the same in their own communities.

• Heidi Cruz [21:35]:
  "You are not allowed to defend yourself. What she's doing is bluntly illegal."

• Ben Ferguson [22:22]:
  "It's also the hypocrisy. I do laugh about her because she actually owns her family, like her husband. They own a hotel. Wonder if how many illegal immigrants they've opened up their hotel to."

They reference statements from New York City's Mayor Eric Adams and Ana Navarro from The View, arguing that these individuals support liberal immigration policies while failing to address the resultant crises in their cities.

5. Governor of New Mexico’s Second Amendment Restrictions

Transitioning to the second major topic, the episode critiques New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's executive order aimed at restricting firearms, which the hosts argue infringes upon Second Amendment rights.

• Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham [34:31]:
  "We are going to suspend your constitution, your constitutional rights, and we're gonna ban open and concealed carry, even for licensed concealed carriers."

• Heidi Cruz [35:44]:
  "If you drive through the streets of Albuquerque and some criminal tries to carjack you at a red light, you just better give them your car because you're not allowed to defend yourself."

The Cruz's condemn the governor's actions as authoritarian and unconstitutional, drawing parallels to previous executive overreaches such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

6. Legal and Constitutional Implications

The discussion deepens into the legal ramifications of both the Biden administration's immigration strategy and New Mexico's gun control measures, questioning their adherence to federal laws and the Constitution.

• Senator Ted Lieu [46:48]:
  "I support gun safety laws. However, this order from the governor of New Mexico violates the U.S. constitution. No state in the union can suspend the federal constitution."

Ben Ferguson concurs, highlighting the legal challenges these policies are likely to face and the potential for constitutional crises.

7. Concluding Remarks and Call to Action

Ben Ferguson wraps up the episode by reinforcing the urgency of addressing these governance issues, urging listeners to stay informed and take action against what he perceives as overreaches by Democratic leaders.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Ben Ferguson [00:30]:
  "I worry that we've forgotten the lessons of 911 and what security looks like."

• Senator Ted Cruz [04:39]:
  "We have a vulnerability on our southern border. Every month people are coming across who are on the terror watch list."

• Heidi Cruz [10:05]:
  "I'm just gonna do it anyway because I'm the governor and I'm gonna go rogue."

• Senator Ted Lieu [46:48]:
  "No state in the union can suspend the federal constitution."

Conclusion

In this episode, Ben Ferguson, alongside guests Senator Ted Cruz and Heidi Cruz, provides a critical examination of the Biden administration's immigration policies and the New Mexico Governor's gun control measures. They argue that these actions represent significant threats to national security and constitutional rights, advocating for stricter enforcement and adherence to federal laws. The hosts call on listeners to recognize and respond to what they perceive as overreach by Democratic leaders, emphasizing the importance of protecting America's foundational principles.