(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a big victory for all who are eager to secure the border, a federal appeals court ruling has backed Texas’s right to maintain its razor wire barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The judgment prohibits federal agents from cutting the wire, a stance celebrated by conservatives as a victory for states’ rights and border security.
How this decision might reshape the power dynamics at the border remains to be seen.
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans issued a 2-1 opinion reversing a lower court ruling, granting Texas a limited preliminary injunction.
This move stops the federal government from destroying the razor wire fence installed at Eagle Pass.
While the Biden administration remains silent, Texas claims this wire is essential for state security and property rights, ABC News reports.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton took legal action against the federal government, alleging the illegal destruction of state property by Border Patrol agents.
“It was shocking to me that the federal government would go out of their way to cut razor wire to allow illegals to cross when we’re just trying to protect our own land. This wasn’t their land. This was our land, our private property,” Paxton declared.
BREAKING: The federal court of appeals has ruled that Texas has the right to build the razor wire border wall that Texas has constructed to deny illegal entry into the state pic.twitter.com/XzLAEUu7n8
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In a show of resilience, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the continuation of the razor wire barrier project across the 1,200-mile Texas-Mexico border.
Abbott reiterated, “We continue adding more razor wire border barrier,” emphasizing his commitment to safeguarding the state from what many see as federal overreach.
The debate extends beyond law enforcement to human rights issues.
Activist Amerika Garcia Grewal criticized the ruling, calling the wire “a tool of war” and advocating for more humane border management.
The prospect of potentially increased injuries among crossing migrants adds fuel to Justice Department arguments that this barrier hinders patrol efforts.
This ruling falls into a broader narrative as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to reimpose stricter immigration policies.
Meanwhile, commitments to border management appear to pay off, with migrant arrivals dropping by 40%.
Whether these efforts will hold against ongoing legal challenges will be watched closely.
Amid these developments, Texas remains firm in defending its border.
A state official even offered land for potential mass deportations, stressing their commitment to safeguarding Texan rights and interests.
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