The Texas Nationalist Movement condemns the federal government’s egregious overreach in the case of Jennifer Mayo, a South Texas chicken farmer who now faces potential decades in prison for importing rare chicken eggs. This incident represents yet another stark example of why Texas must seriously consider independence from an increasingly oppressive Federal system.

Mayo’s story begins as a passionate agricultural endeavor that transformed into a local attraction featuring 39 different chicken breeds. Her focus on rare genetics, particularly the Vietnamese Dong Tao chickens, showcased the innovative spirit that defines Texian entrepreneurship. However, her dream was violently interrupted when approximately 40 federal agents conducted a military-style raid on her farm in July 2023.

We find the details of this raid deeply troubling. Federal agents handcuffed her tenants, kicked down doors, and ultimately killed her prized Dong Tao chickens — all over imported chicken eggs that had previously passed multiple customs inspections. The disproportionate response raises critical questions about federal law enforcement’s current tactics and the fundamental rights of American citizens.

Mayo’s legal battle reveals systemic problems within our current governmental structure. Her court-appointed attorney pressured her to sign a plea deal with less than 24 hours of review, and federal prosecutors are using her own social media posts as evidence of alleged smuggling. The potential 20-year prison sentence for importing chicken eggs is not just absurd — it’s a clear demonstration of how the Federal Government weaponizes bureaucratic regulations against individual citizens.

This incident underscores precisely why the Texas Nationalist Movement continues to advocate for Texas independence. Our state deserves a governance model that protects individual rights, supports small businesses, and maintains proportional responses to minor regulatory issues. The current federal system has become a labyrinth of oppressive regulations that criminalize ordinary citizens trying to pursue their agricultural passions.

The Texas Nationalist Movement stands with Jennifer Mayo. Her story is not just about chicken eggs — it’s about fundamental freedoms, the right to pursue entrepreneurial dreams, and the need for a governance system that serves its people, not subjugates them. As we continue our mission for Texas independence, cases like Mayo’s reinforce the urgent necessity of our cause.

We call on all Texians to pay attention to this case and recognize how federal overreach threatens the very fabric of individual liberty. Our movement remains committed to creating a future where Texan farmers and entrepreneurs can operate without fear of military-style raids and life-destroying prosecutions.