Greg Abbott Dealt Blow From 'Uber-Conservative' Court
Posted on AllSides December 3rd, 2023
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An "uber-conservative" federal appeals court ruled on Friday against Texas Governor Greg Abbott's floating barrier used to deter Mexican migrants from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Immigration and border security have been a major concern, especially among conservatives, in recent years. Major cities across the United States have dealt with a massive influx of migrants these past few months as Abbott has been sending them from his state to Democratic-led cities like New York City and Los Angeles.
The 1,000-foot barrier was installed on the Rio Grande in July to stop migrants from traveling through the waterway to...
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