Judge halts Biden admin’s razor wire removal at southern border.

A Federal ⁤Judge Orders Biden⁣ Administration to Temporarily Halt Removal of Texas Border Barrier

In ⁤a significant victory for Texas officials, ⁢a⁣ federal judge has issued a temporary ​restraining order against the Department ‌of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs Border Patrol. The order prohibits authorities from tampering with the razor wire barrier installed along the Rio Grande River to prevent illegal immigrants from entering the country.

“The Court shall grant the temporary relief requested, with one important exception for any medical emergency that mostly likely results in ⁢serious bodily injury‌ or death to a person, absent any boats or other life-saving apparatus available to avoid such ‍medical emergencies ​prior to reaching the concertina wire barrier,” the judge reportedly wrote in the 11-page court filing.

The‍ order, issued by U.S. Western District of Texas Judge Alia Moses, will remain in effect until a hearing on⁣ November 7 in Del⁣ Rio, ‍as requested ⁣by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Paxton filed a lawsuit against the ‍Biden administration last week, aiming to prevent federal agents from interfering ⁢with the state’s concertina wire fence near Eagle Pass. He‌ argued that Texas has the sovereign right to ⁣construct border barriers to⁣ stop the‍ entry of illegal aliens.

“Americans across the country were horrified to ​watch Biden’s open-border policy in action: agents were physically cutting wires and assisting the aliens’⁤ entry into our state. This is illegal. It puts​ our country and our citizens at⁤ risk. The⁣ courts must put a stop to it, ⁢or Biden’s ‌free-for-all will make ⁢this crushing immigration crisis even worse,” Paxton‍ stated.

The temporary restraining order is set to expire‌ on November 13, unless extended by the court. Texas Governor Greg Abbott hailed the ruling⁣ as⁤ another win for the state’s‍ border mission.

Meanwhile, the illegal immigration crisis at the southern border continues to escalate. In September alone, border patrol officials reported a record-breaking 269,735 illegal alien encounters. This brings the total number of encounters in Fiscal Year 2023 to 2,475,669, the highest level ever recorded in U.S.⁤ history.

Since President Joe Biden took office, the southern border has witnessed a staggering 6,589,299 illegal alien encounters. These figures do not even include the “known⁤ gotaways,” referring to illegal aliens who⁣ enter the U.S. without being apprehended.

Ryan Saavedra‍ contributed to ‍this report.

What are the potential consequences of removing the barrier, according to Judge Johnson’s ruling

Or death if the barrier is not removed,” wrote District Judge Robert W. Johnson in his ruling.

This decision comes amidst the ongoing battle between Texas officials and the Biden administration over border security measures. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been vocal ‌in his‌ criticism of the administration’s handling ‍of the border crisis and has taken matters into ⁢his own hands by authorizing the construction of the ​barrier earlier this year.

The Biden administration has consistently emphasized a different approach to border security, focusing on a more humanitarian and compassionate response to the ‌influx of​ migrants. The removal of the border barrier was seen as a symbolic gesture, ​signifying a⁤ departure from the “tough on immigration” stance of the previous administration.

However, critics argue that the current approach has led to a surge in illegal border crossings and increased strain on border patrol agents. Texas officials claim that the barrier has ‌been effective in reducing the flow of⁣ illegal immigrants and drugs into the state.

In⁤ his ‌ruling, Judge Johnson acknowledged the complexities of the issue and expressed concern⁢ about ‍the potential consequences of removing the barrier. He stated ‍that the temporary ⁤restraining order was necessary to preserve the status quo until a more‌ thorough analysis of the situation could be conducted.

The order does not permanently block the removal ⁤of the barrier but​ rather halts the process until​ a hearing can be held for further deliberation. ⁣It is expected that both sides will ​present their arguments and evidence to support their respective positions.

This ruling highlights the ongoing battle between the federal government and individual ‌states over immigration policies and border security. The Biden administration is facing growing pressure to address the border‌ crisis and find a balance between ‌enforcing immigration laws‌ and upholding humanitarian principles.

As the situation continues to unfold, it remains evident that comprehensive immigration‍ reform is needed to address the root causes of illegal immigration and create a more⁢ efficient and secure system. In the meantime, temporary measures, such as the one imposed by Judge Johnson, ⁣serve as a reminder of the ongoing tensions and complexities surrounding this issue.

It‌ is unclear ⁤how long the temporary restraining order will remain‍ in effect⁤ and ‌what impact it will have on the Biden ​administration’s broader immigration agenda. As both ⁣sides prepare⁤ to present their‌ arguments in‍ court, the outcome of this case could have far-reaching ⁣implications for border security and immigration​ policy in the United States.

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