Staff Reports
The Biden administration has once again showcased its penchant for chaos, this time in a legal battle surrounding a floating barrier in the Rio Grande. In a monumental decision reflecting what many might call a win for common sense, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who had decided to bolster Texas’s border security. Abbott’s decision to install these floating buoys was aimed at deterring the surge of illegal immigration — something the Biden administration has actively sought to protect with their open-border policies.
It’s no surprise that the Biden administration quickly jumped into action, suing Abbott over his buoy initiative, citing the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899. Clearly, they preferred to engage in legal maneuvering instead of actually addressing the flood of immigrants pouring over the border. The irony is palpable; federal officials displayed not a moment’s concern for navigating rivers when it came to their broader goal of leaving the border wide open. Their legal tactics reek of desperation, revealing their true intentions — keeping the border accessible to anyone who wants to cross.
The Federal Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit just ruled that Texas can KEEP these buoys in the water securing our border.
Biden tried to remove them.
I fought to keep them in the water.
That is exactly where they will stay.
JUSTICE!!!! https://t.co/IlzttmnOVr
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) July 31, 2024
Despite a district court initially granting a preliminary injunction against Texas, the appeals court quickly put that ruling on hold pending further review. This case has turned into a judicial circus, essentially revolving around the question of whether or not Texas violated the Rivers and Harbors law. However, the core issue appears to be the Biden administration’s futile attempts to prove that the section of the Rio Grande where the buoys float is, in fact, navigable. Spoiler alert: they failed to deliver.
The Fifth Circuit Court cut through the layers of absurdity, noting that the government couldn’t even establish that the river is navigable in that area. It’s almost as if the federal government is more invested in dragging Texas into a legal quagmire than dealing with the immigration crisis they have so masterfully exacerbated. The court’s ruling effectively dissolved the previous injunction, allowing Abbott to keep his barrier intact. The message was clear: the judicial system, at least in this instance, has stood up for law and order over bureaucratic chaos.
In a celebratory flair, Governor Abbott took to social media to declare victory, underscoring that his floating barrier remains a critical part of Texas’s defense against unlawful crossings. Abbott’s delight in maintaining the flow of justice is hard to miss, especially when considering how far the Biden administration has gone in its attempts to undermine border security. The choice to wield a century-old navigation law in an attempt to defend an open border speaks volumes about the administration’s priorities.
Ultimately, this episode highlights a critical point in the ongoing struggle for border security in America. While the Biden administration may resort to antiquated laws and questionable legal strategies, the core of the matter remains — the American people deserve a secure border. In a world of political deception, it’s reassuring to see that the judiciary has made a stand, favoring the needs of the sovereign citizenry over the agenda of a government intent on opening the floodgates.
