Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Biden Administration from Removing Texas Razor Wire at Border

Judge Alia Moses issues a restraining order against the Biden administration that prevents further removal of concertina wire installed by Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border due to alleged violations of federal property rights. The exception to the restraining order is in cases of medical emergencies.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's installation of razor wire at the border between Texas and New Mexico aimed to curb illegal immigration. The International Boundary and Water Commission accused Texas of encroaching on federal property without authorization.
New Mexico Representative Gabe Vasquez stated the wire barrier installed by Texas is unconstitutional and unamerican, and needs to be removed.
Texas sued the Biden administration alleging Border Patrol agents were cutting the state's barrier and 'escalating their efforts to destroy Texas's border barriers' to allow migrant entry. The Department of Homeland Security responded that agents have a duty to protect migrants from being injured and to process migrants who have already reached U.S. soil.
U.S. District Court Judge Alia Moses issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Biden administration from removing the razor wire near Eagle Pass, Texas, arguing it deters unlawful activity and is in the public interest. This order allows federal agents to cut through the barriers in case of medical emergencies.
Despite ongoing legal battles with Biden administration over border security, Texas officials are pushing forward with new legislation that could challenge federal supremacy over immigration policy. The proposed measures include giving all Texas police the authority to arrest migrants and order them to leave the country.