Legal Battle Over Floating Barrier in Rio Grande

A federal appeals court ruled that a floating barrier in the Rio Grande, installed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to curb illegal migration, can remain in place for now despite legal challenges from the Biden administration. The barrier has raised humanitarian and environmental concerns.

Migrant Deaths in Rio Grande

Two migrants drowned this week while trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas from Piedras Negras, Coahuila. The total migrant deaths recorded this year on the Coahuila-Texas border is 50. Rising water levels of the Rio Grande have led to swifter and more dangerous currents.

Border Patrol agents rescue migrants from drowning in the Rio Grande

A video shows Border Patrol agents rescuing two migrants from drowning in the Rio Grande during an illegal border crossing. Chief Danley urges people not to cross the border illegally as it is dangerous. Migrant rescue numbers have spiked under the Biden administration.