The Biden administration filed a lawsuit to order Texas to remove the floating barrier the state put into the Rio Grande to try to block illegal immigration. Gov. GregAbbott_TX welcomed the lawsuit, saying, “Texas will see you in court, Mr. President.”
of enticing migrants to make the dangerous crossing through the river rather than waiting to enter through a border crossing in the legal immigration system.
“This floating barrier poses threats to navigation and public safety and presents humanitarian concerns,” said Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta. “Additionally, the presence of the floating barrier has prompted diplomatic protests by Mexico and risks damaging U.S. foreign policy.” “To end the risk that migrants will be harmed crossing the border illegally, you must fully enforce the laws of the United States that prohibit illegal immigration between ports of entry,” he wrote. “In the meantime, Texas will fully utilize its constitutional authority to deal with the crisis you have caused.”
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