A federal appeals court has blocked the Biden administration from removing razor wire put up by Texas officials on the Mexico border in the latest development of a legal feud over immigration enforcement. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the administration’s argument that federal immunity prohibited the lawsuit, allowing Texas to keep the wire for border protection. The ruling includes provisions for DHS access to the area for law enforcement and emergency purposes. While two migrants drowned in the area during the appeal, Texas disputes that the wire hindered rescue efforts. The dissenting opinion and ongoing legal battles between Texas and the administration suggest that the issue may escalate with the change in administration. The case highlights the broader debate between state and federal authority in immigration policies.
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Appeals court issues injunction preventing Biden administration from removing razor wire at the border amid dispute with Texas
