In a contentious move, the U.S. Supreme Court has thrown its weight behind the Biden administration in a case involving a razor wire fence along the Texas-Mexico border. This decision permits Border Patrol agents to dismantle the concertina wire installed by Texas near Eagle Pass while legal battles persist.
The roughly 30 miles of wire were emblematic of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s broader clash with the administration over immigration enforcement and attempts to control the surging illegal immigrant flow since President Biden assumed office.
Arizona built a shipping container wall.
Texas built buoy walls and razor wires.The Biden administration sued both states and forced them to remove it.
The only time Joe Biden takes action on the invasion is to block states from stopping it. pic.twitter.com/J6ULixYRMs
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 22, 2024
The Biden administration argued in court that the razor wire impedes Border Patrol agents from reaching illegal immigrants, asserting federal immigration laws override Texas’ efforts. In a narrow 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal from the Biden administration, contesting an appellate ruling in favor of Texas. Chief Justice Roberts provided the deciding vote, joined by Justice Barrett and others, while Justices Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh dissented, providing no clarity on their rationale.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that Border Patrol agents *are* allowed to remove razor wire installed by Texas.
The invasion goes on.
After a desperate request filed by Biden to open the flood gates, the Court decided that the illegal surge should continue by… pic.twitter.com/c4WmWnhCs7
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) January 22, 2024
Most of the razor wire is concentrated in the Shelby Park area of Eagle Pass, owned by the city but forcefully seized by Texas. Border Patrol agents have been barred from accessing the park, a move openly supported by the Border Patrol Union. Brandon Judd, President of the National Border Patrol Council, expressed deep concern that the ruling would undeniably fuel more illegal immigration, diverting agents away from addressing criminal elements crossing the border.
. This latest move raises questions about the impartiality and independence of the highest court and amplifies the broader debate surrounding illegal immigration.
