Texas Governor Prepares for Legal Battle with DOJ over Rio Grande Barrier

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has threatened to sue Texas if the state does not remove a 1,000-foot floating barrier it placed in the Rio Grande river to deter illegal immigrants from crossing the US border. The DOJ argues that the barrier is "unlawful" and violates federal law, raising humanitarian concerns and presenting risks to public safety and the environment. Texas Governor Greg Abbott defended the move, asserting the state's sovereign authority to defend its border. The barrier consists of wrecking ball-sized buoys that can be moved and extended to cover other parts of the river if necessary. Abbott's multibillion-dollar operation to secure the border has also included razor-wire fencing and arresting migrants on trespassing charges.