Justice Department sues Texas over floating barrier in Rio Grande River

"We allege that Texas has flouted federal law by installing a barrier in the Rio Grande without obtaining the required federal authorization," Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta said in a statement announcing the suit. 

"This floating barrier poses threats to navigation and public safety and presents humanitarian concerns," she said, adding that the barrier has prompted protests and "risks damaging U.S. foreign policy."…https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4116981-justice-department-sues-texas-over-floating-barrier-in-rio-grande-river/