Judge Orders Texas to Remove Buoy 'Death Traps' From Rio Grande
Judge Orders Texas to Remove Buoy 'Death Traps' From Rio Grande
"These inhumane traps were placed by Greg Abbott to harm and kill people who were just looking to move to survive and thrive," said one rights group.
"These inhumane traps were placed by Greg Abbott to harm and kill people who were just looking to move to survive and thrive," said one rights group.
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"Gov. Abbott announced that he was not 'asking for permission' for Operation Lone Star, the anti-immigration program under which Texas constructed the floating barrier," Ezra wrote. "Unfortunately for Texas, permission is exactly what federal law requires before installing obstructions in the nation's navigable waters."
Ouch. This is from the judge's ruling.
Glad to hear it. Dangerous booby traps are widely banned for good reason. Submerged barbed wire is not ok.