In a legal victory for Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton obtained a court order on December 27 preventing the Biden Administration from selling any more border wall materials. The decision ensures these resources remain available for President-elect Donald Trump to use.
Attorney General Ken Paxton Moves to Stop Biden Administration from Auctioning Off Border Wall Sections for Pennies on the Dollar:https://t.co/C62AG4QaP6
— Texas Attorney General (@TXAG) December 18, 2024
Reports surfaced earlier this month that segments of the wall were being auctioned off, prompting Paxton to seek judicial intervention. The court’s ruling enforces a May 2024 injunction requiring federal funds earmarked for the wall to be used for its construction.
Texas AG Paxton stops the auctioning off of border wall components, preserving them for Trump administration to build the wall.
“We have successfully blocked the Biden Administration from disposing of any further border wall materials before President Trump takes office.” pic.twitter.com/SIszYMZnnM
— Moni 💕 (@MoniFunGirl) December 28, 2024
During the hearing, the Biden Administration admitted to auctioning materials but agreed to comply with the new order. The court also mandated that Texas receive documentation confirming adherence to the previous injunction and the latest restrictions.
JUST IN | 🚨 Texas AG Ken Paxton announces he has successfully blocked the Biden Administration from disposing of any more border wall materials as a result of a hearing with a federal judge today. pic.twitter.com/QI1BQMoSEK
— The Election Post (@TheElectionPost) December 28, 2024
Coverage by KVIA highlighted Paxton’s criticism of the Biden Administration’s actions as an attempt to undermine Trump’s border security agenda. He emphasized that this ruling protects critical resources needed to address immigration challenges.
BREAKING: Texas AG @KenPaxtonTX announces he has successfully blocked the Biden administration from disposing of any more border wall material as a result of a hearing w/ a federal judge today. Paxton says the Biden admin has agreed to not dispose of anymore wall material for the…
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) December 28, 2024
The case highlights the ongoing tension between state and federal officials over immigration policy. Violations of the court’s orders could lead to legal consequences, including contempt charges. This ruling ensures that Trump’s administration can proceed with plans to strengthen border infrastructure.
