Supreme Court Orders Border Patrol Agents To Cut Razor Wire Fence on Texas-Mexico Border

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In a recent 5-4 ruling, the United States Supreme Court has authorized Border Patrol agents to resume the cutting of a razor wire fence installed by Texas along its border with Mexico. 

This ruling marks a victory for the administration of US President Joe Biden and comes amidst an ongoing legal dispute. Last month, a federal appeals court had ordered agents to cease cutting the fence, prompting Texas to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

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Over the span of two years, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has endeavored to prevent migrants and asylum seekers from entering the US, deploying razor wire that extends over 30 miles of its border with Mexico along the banks of the Rio Grande river, resulting in injuries and bloodshed.

The legal realm of border control has historically fallen within the purview of the federal government. The US Department of Justice has contended that Texas's installation of the fence incited disorder, hindering the federal government from effectively executing border controls.

In response to the Court's ruling, White House spokesperson Angelo Fernandez Hernandez criticized Texas's actions, stating that these measures only make it more arduous and hazardous for front-line personnel to carry out their duties along the border. 

However, Abbott's spokesperson, Andrew Mahaleris, expressed the belief that the absence of deterrents like razor wire fosters unsafe crossings and complicates the responsibilities of Texas border personnel.

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The legal battle surrounding the fencing in question involves Texas's assertion that US Customs and Border Protection agents lacked the authority to cut down fencing that had been erected with the consent of landowners. This conflict has drawn criticism from Mexican officials, who view the barriers as a breach of international law.

Source: Aljazeera

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