A federal judge in Austin, Texas has ordered the state to remove a large floating barrier from the middle of the Rio Grande River, following protests from the U.S. and Mexican governments. The U.S. government argued that the buoys violated the federal government's exclusive authority to regulate navigable waters, and Judge Ezra found that the buoys interfered with the federal government's ability to manage the river and caused environmental damage. The ruling is the latest development in the Biden administration's efforts to address the ongoing migrant crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Texas state officials are under investigation for their efforts to deter illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border, which have been criticized by human rights groups and the Biden administration for placing migrants, including children, at risk of drowning or being cut by razor wire. The internal complaint, now under investigation, is in relation to Operation Lone Star, a sprawling border effort led by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican. It is yet to be seen what action, if any, will be taken in response to the allegations.