"Texas Governor Greg Abbott Faces Setback from Ultra-Conservative Court"

A federal appeals court, described as "uber-conservative," ruled against Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating barrier used to deter Mexican migrants from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The court sided with the Biden administration, stating that the barrier posed a threat to navigation and federal government operations on the Rio Grande. Abbott plans to pursue legal action, calling the decision "clearly wrong." The lower court had previously found no evidence that the barrier significantly curtailed illegal immigration.