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legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Fifth Circuit Court Orders Removal of Texas' Rio Grande Floating Barrier

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's ruling ordering Texas to remove the floating barrier it deployed in the Rio Grande at Eagle Pass. The court found that the river is navigable where the barrier was placed and that Texas needed permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before deploying it. Texas argued that the barrier was meant to save lives and deter illegal crossings, but the court stated that Texas has not provided concrete evidence to support these claims. Governor Greg Abbott plans to seek a rehearing and potentially take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

via The Texas Tribune|

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immigration2 years ago•5 min saved

Texas awaits judge's decision on Rio Grande buoy barrier to deter migrant crossings

A federal judge will hear a case on whether Texas can keep a floating barrier on the U.S.-Mexico border, as the Biden administration and Mexico seek to remove it. The Justice Department argues that the barrier poses humanitarian and environmental risks and strains international relations. Texas Governor Greg Abbott defends the buoy barrier, stating it was erected to prevent a surge of migrants due to the Biden administration's failure to secure the border. The hearing comes after Texas officials had to reposition the buoys closer to the U.S. side of the river. Abbott was joined by four Republican governors who have sent personnel to help secure the border, criticizing Biden's handling of the crisis. Fourteen states have deployed personnel and resources to strengthen the southern border.

via Fox News|

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immigration2 years ago•2 min saved

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.

via New York Post |

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