Texas Forced to Remove Buoys Blocking Migrants from Rio Grande River
A US judge has ordered Texas to remove floating buoys placed in the Rio Grande River to block migrants from crossing the US-Mexico border. The ruling comes after the Biden administration sued the state, arguing that the barrier disrupts navigation and was installed without permission. Texas Governor Greg Abbott's anti-immigration program, Operation Lone Star, includes multiple strategies to deter migrants, such as razor wire, state vehicles, and troops. The judge's decision is a setback for Abbott, who believes the Biden administration has been too lenient on border security. Texas may appeal the ruling.