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politics2 years ago

Federal Court Halts Biden Administration's Removal of Texas Border Razor Wire Fencing

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained an injunction pending appeal against the Biden administration, preventing them from destroying concertina wire barriers placed by Texas in response to unvetted foreign aliens entering the state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concluded that the federal government is not immune from suit and ordered a halt to the destruction of Texas-owned barriers. Attorney General Paxton vows to continue fighting against the Biden administration's open borders policies.

via Texas Attorney General (.gov)|
#attorney-general-ken-paxton#biden-administration#border-barriers
immigration2 years ago

Federal Judge Denies Texas Request to Halt Biden Administration's Destruction of Border Barriers

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has appealed a federal judge's decision allowing President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to continue destroying Texas's border barriers. Texas had requested a preliminary injunction to prevent the federal government from interfering with the state's concertina wire fence. Despite the denial of the motion, the court found no merit in the Biden Administration's arguments that the wire fence hinders Border Patrol's duties or addresses medical emergencies. The appeal will be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

via Texas Attorney General (.gov)|
#appeal#attorney-general-ken-paxton#biden-administration
politics2 years ago

Texas House Takes Bold Steps to Strengthen Border Security and Immigration Laws

The Texas House passed two immigration bills, one allocating over $1 billion for additional border barriers and another increasing penalties for human smugglers. The debate on a third bill, which would empower police officers to apprehend and send back migrants who cross the border illegally, was interrupted by a motion to block new amendments. Lawmakers are continuing their efforts to deter illegal immigration at the Texas-Mexico border, with Governor Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star. Critics express concerns about potential wrongful arrests of U.S. citizens and the effectiveness of deterring major smugglers.

via The Texas Tribune|
#border-barriers#debate#human-smugglers
politics2 years ago

Texas Forced to Remove Floating Border Barriers as Judge Grants Biden Administration's Request

A federal judge in Austin has ordered Texas to remove floating border barriers that were assembled along the U.S.-Mexico border, granting a request from the Biden administration. The judge issued a preliminary injunction directing Texas officials to remove the barriers from the middle of the Rio Grande by September 15, at the state's own expense. The judge found that the barriers obstructed free navigation in the river and violated federal laws governing waterways. The Biden administration argued that Texas needed permission from the federal government to set up the barriers and that they impeded Border Patrol agents, endangered migrants, and harmed U.S.-Mexico relations. Texas plans to appeal the ruling.

via CBS News|
#biden-administration#border-barriers#immigration
politics2 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott stands firm against Biden administration's threat to sue over border barriers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defying the Biden administration's threat to sue the state over the floating barriers that were set up along the U.S.-Mexico border to deter migrant crossings. The Biden administration argues that the river barriers violate federal law and impede law enforcement, but Abbott argues that Texas is using its "constitutional authority" to combat unauthorized border crossings. Abbott's actions, including the deployment of state troopers and the Texas National Guard, have faced criticism for their treatment of migrants. The Justice Department has declined to comment on Abbott's response.

via CBS News|
#biden-administration#border-barriers#greg-abbott