Overview

• Texas Governor Abbott installed floating barriers in Rio Grande as part of Operation Lone Star to reduce illegal immigration.
• Department of Justice sued Texas over the barriers, claiming Abbott violated federal law on immigration.
• Abbott defended the barriers and challenged Biden to show the federal government spends more than Texas on border security.
• DOJ argues the barriers raise humanitarian concerns, while Abbott says they are needed to prevent illegal crossings.
• Abbott vows to defend Texas' sovereignty and protect the border despite the federal lawsuit over the barriers.