Razor wire at the border: Supreme Court says feds can remove barriers in Texas meant to block migrants
Posted on AllSides January 22nd, 2024
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WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Biden administration to remove razor wire barriers erected by Texas along a 29-mile stretch of the Rio Grande meant to block migrants at the Southwest border. The 5-4 ruling was a temporary victory for the Biden administration, giving the federal government the upper hand in its fight with Texas while the underlying lawsuit continues. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, authorized the installation of the razor wire as part of a broader effort to deter migrants from crossing the border. But...