The Justice Department on Monday sued the state of Texas in a suit seeking to compel Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to remove a barrier in the Rio Grande River designed to block migrants from crossing the U.…

The Justice Department sued Texas over a floating barrier installed by Governor Abbott in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants from crossing the border. The DOJ argues the barrier violates federal law by obstructing navigation without authorization. The buoys pose risks to migrants and public safety, according to the DOJ. Abbott claims the buoys help deter dangerous river crossings, but a Texas DPS trooper’s email questioned the humanity of the operation, asking officials to treat migrants as "people who are made in the image of God.