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DOJ Threatens Lawsuit Over Texas Border Tactics Amid Allegations of Inhumane Treatment

  • Texas installed floating barriers and razor wire in Rio Grande as part of border security initiative Operation Lone Star.
  • A Texas state trooper alleged being ordered to push migrants into river and deny water, raising concerns.
  • Incidents reported involving injury from barriers; pregnant woman had miscarriage trapped in wire.
  • Justice Department warns Texas to remove barriers, citing safety and legal concerns.
  • Texas defends sovereign right to defend border while DOJ asserts violations of federal law.
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