The Supreme Court upheld the Biden administration’s razor wire fence on the Texas-Mexico border. Border Patrol agents can cut Texas’ concertina wire near Eagle Pass while court processes continue. This 30-mile construction was part of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s disagreement with the administration over immigration enforcement and measures to reduce the migrant influx since Biden took office.
Biden Prevails as Supreme Court Allows Wire Removal in Texas Border Dispute
The Biden administration claimed in judicial filings that the wire prevents Border Patrol agents from reaching migrants across the river and that federal immigration rules trump Texas’ migrant control efforts.
The Supreme Court granted the Biden administration’s emergency appeal of a Texas-favored appellate verdict 5-4. Despite opposition from Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh, Roberts ruled. Trump-appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett joined the majority without explanation.
The city owns most of the razor wire at Shelby Park, Eagle Pass, but Texas recently seized it. Since then, the Border Patrol Union has publicly endorsed barring federal Border Patrol agents from the park. President of the National Border Patrol Council Brandon Judd worried the verdict will encourage illegal immigration. He noted that Border Patrol officials may be preoccupied with surrendering individuals, distracting focus from illegal border crossers.
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Border Patrol Raises Concerns Over Impact on Immigration Enforcement
Judd said the administration might claim border security triumph, but the rank and file would support Texas’ efforts without strong border security policies. The ruling may affect the Border Patrol’s illegal immigration enforcement.
This lawsuit is one of several between the Biden administration and Texas over border enforcement practices, including Rio Grande floating barriers and illegal immigrant arrests. These immigration policy issues have not reached the Supreme Court, highlighting ongoing legal conflicts.
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