25/07/2023
Texas Governor Defies DOJ Request to Remove Rio Grande Barriers: A Legal Showdown Looms
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to remove floating barriers from the Rio Grande, defying a request from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). In a letter to President Joe Biden, Abbott stated that Texas would use its constitutional authority to address the crisis and would see the President in court. This comes amid increased scrutiny over Texas' treatment of migrants attempting to cross into the US illegally. The DOJ had given Texas until Monday at 2 p.m. ET to commit to removing the barriers or face legal action. The White House has criticized Abbott's actions as dangerous and unlawful, stating that they are undermining the work of Border Patrol and putting both migrants and border agents at risk. The DOJ's threat of legal action is based on a clause in federal law that prohibits the creation of any obstruction to the navigable capacity of US waters. Texas is already facing a lawsuit over the installation of the marine floating barrier from a local canoe and kayaking company.
Summary: Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to remove floating barriers from the Rio Grande, defying a request from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). I...