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The Department of Justice says it intends to sue Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the use of a floating buoy border barrier to stop illegal immigration into the state a move that immediately drew a fiery response from the Republican governor.

"The State of Texas's actions violate federal law, raise humanitarian concerns, present serious risks to public safety and the environment, and may interfere with the federal government's ability to carry out its official duties," the DOJ said in a letter to Abbott, first reported by the Houston Chronicle.

A spokesperson for the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) confirmed to Fox Digital that the DOJ "sent a letter to the Texas Governor and Attorney General providing notice of our intent to pursue legal action related to unlawful construction of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River, pursuant to section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 U.S.C. 403."

Abbott announced the barrier, consisting of orange buoys and intended to discourage migrants from crossing the Rio Grande, in June and began installing it this month. It is part of Operation Lone Star, a multifaceted operation to tackle the border crisis amid what Republicans say is a lack of leadership from the federal government.

But the move angered Mexico and the U.S. federal government, as well as immigration activists, who said the move to defend Texas' sovereignty was illegal and inhumane.

Texas officials have claimed that the latest plan will discourage people from attempting to cross the treacherous river. It is expected to take about two weeks to set up the buoys.

"Anytime they get in that water, it's a risk to the migrants. This is the deterrent from even coming in the water," Texas Department of Public Safety director Steve McCraw said last month.

But the DOJ also cited humanitarian concerns in opposing it, as well as other risks.

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Rapier108 said:

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The Department of Justice says it intends to sue Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the use of a floating buoy border barrier to stop illegal immigration into the state a move that immediately drew a fiery response from the Republican governor.

"The State of Texas's actions violate federal law, raise humanitarian concerns, present serious risks to public safety and the environment, and may interfere with the federal government's ability to carry out its official duties," the DOJ said in a letter to Abbott, first reported by the Houston Chronicle.

A spokesperson for the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) confirmed to Fox Digital that the DOJ "sent a letter to the Texas Governor and Attorney General providing notice of our intent to pursue legal action related to unlawful construction of a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River, pursuant to section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, 33 U.S.C. 403."

Abbott announced the barrier, consisting of orange buoys and intended to discourage migrants from crossing the Rio Grande, in June and began installing it this month. It is part of Operation Lone Star, a multifaceted operation to tackle the border crisis amid what Republicans say is a lack of leadership from the federal government.

But the move angered Mexico and the U.S. federal government, as well as immigration activists, who said the move to defend Texas' sovereignty was illegal and inhumane.

Texas officials have claimed that the latest plan will discourage people from attempting to cross the treacherous river. It is expected to take about two weeks to set up the buoys.

"Anytime they get in that water, it's a risk to the migrants. This is the deterrent from even coming in the water," Texas Department of Public Safety director Steve McCraw said last month.

But the DOJ also cited humanitarian concerns in opposing it, as well as other risks.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-sue-texas-floating-border-barrier-abbott-says-see-you-in-court

Of course the feds are on the side of the illegal alien invasion.

Sadly, they'll win because of previous Supreme Court rulings saying immigration is solely the domain of the federal government.

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"The State of Texas's actions violate federal law, raise humanitarian concerns, present serious risks to public safety and the environment, and may interfere with the federal government's ability to carry out its official duties," the DOJ said in a letter to Abbott, first reported by the Houston Chronicle.

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Rapier108 said:

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The Department of Justice says it intends to sue Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the use of a floating buoy border barrier to stop illegal immigration into the state a move that immediately drew a fiery response from the Republican governor.

"The State of Texas's actions violate federal law, raise humanitarian concerns, present serious risks to public safety and the environment, and may interfere with the federal government's ability to carry out its official duties," the DOJ said in a letter to Abbott, first reported by the Houston Chronicle.

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-sue-texas-floating-border-barrier-abbott-says-see-you-in-court

Of course the feds are on the side of the illegal alien invasion.

Sadly, they'll win because of previous Supreme Court rulings saying immigration is solely the domain of the federal government.

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aggiehawg said:

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"The State of Texas's actions violate federal law, raise humanitarian concerns, present serious risks to public safety and the environment, and may interfere with the federal government's ability to carry out its official duties," the DOJ said in a letter to Abbott, first reported by the Houston Chronicle.

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LOL. WUT?

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C@LAg said:

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ignore them.

dems ignore federal judges and the doj all the time.

and ramp up the busses to DC to dump the illegal trash on their doorstep.

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txyaloo said:

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pacecar02 said:

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Screw it, make them try to remove it by force. Enough talk.

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Why would they need to remove it by force? They'll just withhold federal funds until Abbott gives in.

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flakrat said:

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Why is Brandon's DOJ so obsessed with stopping measures that help curb illegal immigration?

I bet Pepperidge Farms knows.

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txyaloo said:

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pacecar02 said:

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Screw it, make them try to remove it by force. Enough talk.

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Why would they need to remove it by force? They'll just withhold federal funds until Abbott gives in.

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