The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Texas on Wednesday, allowing the state to continue building a razor wire border wall to deter illegal immigration. Governor Greg Abbott criticized President Biden for trying to remove the fencing and stated that the state would add more barriers. The court’s decision reversed a previous ruling and allowed Texas to pursue a lawsuit against the Biden administration for trespassing. Circuit Judge Kyle Duncan, a Trump appointee, wrote that Texas was protecting its property and likely to succeed in its claims. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton called the ruling a “huge win” for Texas, preventing the federal government from interfering with the state’s border fencing. The White House has been in legal battles with various states over immigration enforcement measures. The appeals court is also reviewing a case regarding a Texas law that would allow state officials to arrest and prosecute people in the country illegally. Overall, the ruling allows Texas to continue its efforts to secure the border and protect its property rights in the face of increasing illegal immigration.
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Appeals court affirms Texas’ authority to construct razor wire border wall
