Texas and Biden Administration Clash Over Legality of Rio Grande Floating Barrier

The U.S. Appeals Court debates whether the river's navigability grants federal control over the state's border deterrent measures.

The Biden administration argues Texas needs federal permission to install the barrier under the Rivers and Harbors Act.
Texas contends the Rio Grande is not navigable and thus under state jurisdiction.
Judges questioned the definitions of navigability and state self-defense rights.
Texas' buoys are part of broader state efforts to combat illegal border crossings.
The court's decision could impact future state and federal border control measures.