The order means that the legislature-passed law known as SB4 may go into effect soon.
A U.S. lawmaker from Texas has accused the Biden administration of using the Endangered Species Act as a pretext to force Texas to remove its floating barrier from the Rio Grande, which state authorities installed in July to deter illegal immigrants from crossing into Texas.
The Justice Department filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Wednesday against Texas over the Rio Grande floating barrier.
The order means that the legislature-passed law known as SB4 may go into effect soon.
A U.S. lawmaker from Texas has accused the Biden administration of using the Endangered Species Act as a pretext to force Texas to remove its floating barrier from the Rio Grande, which state authorities installed in July to deter illegal immigrants from crossing into Texas.
The Justice Department filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Wednesday against Texas over the Rio Grande floating barrier.