
Court Ruling Allows Texas To Continue Razor Wire Border Defense
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas secured a significant legal win against the Biden administration this week as a federal appeals court ruled in favor of maintaining razor wire barriers along the Texas-Mexico border. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked federal officials from removing the wire, marking a victory for Texas’ border security efforts.
“BREAKING: the federal court of appeals just ruled that Texas has the right to build the razor wire border wall,” Abbott wrote on X. “We continue adding more razor wire border barrier.”
Attorney General Ken Paxton also celebrated the ruling, calling it a “HUGE WIN FOR TEXAS.” The decision prohibits the Biden administration from interfering with Texas’ border fencing, reinforcing the state’s authority to take action amid what Abbott describes as federal inaction.
The razor wire, installed as part of Texas’ Operation Lone Star initiative, is designed to deter illegal crossings. Federal officials, however, have criticized the barrier, arguing it causes injuries to migrants and disrupts Border Patrol operations.
The legal battle over the wire escalated earlier this year when the Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration in a 5-4 emergency decision, allowing federal agents to cut the wire. Despite the setback, Texas continued to install additional fencing, intensifying its standoff with the federal government.
The fight over border security highlights the tension between Texas and the Biden administration. Abbott has repeatedly criticized President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, accusing him of neglecting border security. With President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House in January, Abbott anticipates strong federal support for his state’s measures, including expanded deportations and further barriers.
This latest ruling solidifies Texas’ ability to act independently in defending its border, setting the stage for continued clashes over immigration enforcement.