"DOJ Takes Legal Action Against Texas and Gov. Abbott Over Rio Grande Barrier"

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Texas and Governor Greg Abbott over the construction of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River, which the state claims will deter migrants but the Biden administration argues is a threat to public safety. The lawsuit alleges that Abbott violated the law by building structures without authorization and seeks to require Texas officials to remove the barrier at the state's expense. Abbott has refused to comply with the Justice Department's request to take down the barricade, stating that enforcing laws against illegal immigration is necessary to protect migrants from harm. The lawsuit also examines complaints that Texas state troopers were ordered to push migrants back into the water, including children.