United States of America v. Abbott et al

  1. August 10, 2023

    GOP Lawmakers Say Evidence Thin In Feds' Texas Barrier Suit

    Nearly two dozen Republican congressional representatives have filed an amicus brief in the federal government's suit over Texas' floating barrier in the Rio Grande, saying the Biden administration hasn't produced any evidence the river is navigable.

  2. August 04, 2023

    Judge Trims Texas' Discovery Ask In Rio Grande Barrier Suit

    A federal judge gave Texas a few days to depose three federal officials about the Biden administration's lawsuit over the state's immigration barrier in the Rio Grande, but denied most of an "overly broad" discovery request from the Lone Star State.

  3. August 03, 2023

    Feds Oppose Discovery In Texas Floating Barrier Suit

    The Biden administration is opposing Texas' request to take depositions in the government's suit over the state's floating barrier in the Rio Grande, saying discovery isn't warranted since any defense Texas has will be legal, not factual.

  4. July 24, 2023

    DOJ Suit Says Texas' Floating Barrier Has Enviro, Safety Risks

    The U.S. Department of Justice made good on its threat to sue Texas for installing a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants, alleging Monday that the barrier violates environmental law and poses safety risks.