Texas Governor Vows to Expand Razor Wire Fence Despite SCOTUS Ruling

Published on February 5, 2024

Weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Biden administration on allowing federal agents to cut Texas-installed razor wire along the border, Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to expand his razor-wire fencing efforts. The Republican governor has set up the fencing near Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, drawing a legal fight between his administration and the White House. Last month, the U.S. high court handed down a ruling that allowed federal agents to remove the wire as the appeals process plays out. “The Texas National Guard is undertaking operations to expand this effort. We’re not going to contain ourselves just to this park,” Mr. Abbott told reporters at a press conference attended by about a dozen other governors....