DOJ files suit against Texas for building Rio Grande barrier 'without the federal authorization'

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The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), demanding the removal of a floating barrier his government installed in the Rio Grande.

In its court filing, the DOJ demanded the Texas government remove the obstruction"at their own expense." It argued that such a move was illegal, as it was done without federal authorization.“We allege that Texas has flouted federal law by installing a barrier in the Rio Grande without obtaining the required federal authorization,” Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said in a statement.

"If you truly care about human life, you must begin enforcing federal immigration laws," the Texas governor wrote.

 

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