The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), demanding the removal of a floating barrier his government installed in the Rio Grande.

In the court filing, the DOJ demanded the Texas government remove the obstruction "at their own expense." It argued that such a move was illegal, as it was done without federal authorization.

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“We allege that Texas has flouted federal law by installing a barrier in the Rio Grande without obtaining the required federal authorization,” Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said in a statement. “This floating barrier poses threats to navigation and public safety and presents humanitarian concerns. Additionally, the presence of the floating barrier has prompted diplomatic protests by Mexico and risks damaging U.S. foreign policy.”

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