The escalating conflict between the state of Texas and the federal government regarding immigrants and border management has raised fears of a civil war and Texas's potential secession from the United States, prompting reactions from social media users. Texas is located in the southwestern United States and is the second-largest state by area after Alaska and by population after California. It is nicknamed the "Lone Star State," reflecting its previous status as an independent republic, and its flag and seal feature a single star.
Texas was part of Mexico from 1821 to 1836, when it declared independence. It received recognition from the United States and European countries like Britain and France before joining the United States in 1845. Today, Texas is a major energy production hub and home to several large companies, including Exxon Mobil, AT&T, and Dell.
The dispute between the local government of Texas and the federal government arose from the immigration crisis and border security measures. Last Monday, the United States Supreme Court issued a temporary halt to a decision made by a federal appeals court last December, which ordered federal border agents to cease cutting the barbed wire installed by Texas to prevent undocumented immigrants from crossing the border into the United States.
