Reports from reputable news agencies or official announcements from Texas or federal government

Appeals Court Allows Texas to Keep Razor-Wire Barrier in Eagle Pass Amid Biden Admin Suit

Nov 27, 2024, 10:36 PM

The Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in a 2-1 decision that Texas can maintain its razor-wire barrier along the Mexico border, reversing a lower court's decision. This ruling comes after the Biden administration sought to prevent Texas from placing such barriers in Eagle Pass. The court found Texas likely to succeed in its argument that the federal government cannot destroy or interfere with the state's border fencing. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have hailed the decision as a significant victory for Texas, emphasizing the state's right to secure its borders against illegal entry.