Abbott Appeals Biden Admin's Cutting of Razor Wire

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) released a statement showing that federal courts granted his appeal against the Biden administration's cutting of razor wire at the U.S.-Mexico border.

In a tweet, Gov. Abbott shared the Fifth Circuit court's ruling on the appeal, as well as his future plans to resist the Biden administration's attempts at handling the border crisis and deterring fatalities at the border.

"The Fifth Circuit ordered the Biden Admin to stop cutting Texas’ razor wire pending our appeal of its initial ruling. AG Paxton and I will hold Biden and Mayorkas accountable for attacking Texas’ sovereign authority and their attempts to obstruct our border security efforts," said Gov. Abbott.

"Accordingly, defendants are ENJOINED during the pendency of this appeal from damaging, destroying,  or otherwise interfering with Texas's c-wire fence in the vicinity of Eagle Pass, Texas, as indicated in Texas's complaint. As the parties have agreed, Defendants are admitted to cut or move the c-wire if necessary to address any medical emergency as specified in the TRO," reads the statement.

Gov. Abbott's border security legislation is often scrutinized by critics who claim his tactics are inhumane. Several of the measures employed by the governor's administration have resulted in deaths or experiences that have been near-fatal.

Recently, Gov. Abbott signed new legislation that allows officers to arrest migrants who have crossed the border illegally.

Once detained, the migrants are given two options: they can either accept the misdemeanor charges or accept the judge's ruling for them to leave the United States.

Prior to the bill's passing, several Texas Democrats spoke out against the bill. On Dec. 12, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released a statement condemning reports that Gov. Abbott plans to sign SB 4 into law.

“We strongly urge Governor Greg Abbott to veto the anti-immigrant bill, SB 4, and to block additional policies that will exacerbate racial profiling in the Lone Star State. From Operation Lone Star to SB 4, Abbott has shown a total disregard for the rule of law and the well-being of his constituents,” reads the statement.