A federal judge ruled in favor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on December 27, issuing an order that blocks the Biden Administration from selling additional border wall materials for 30 days. The decision ensures President-elect Donald Trump can utilize the resources to advance his border security plans.
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 of auctions selling wall segments prompted Paxton to call for the hearing. During the proceedings, the Biden Administration agreed to stop further sales and provide documentation to Texas confirming compliance with prior court rulings.
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
The ruling enforces a May 2024 injunction requiring federally allocated funds for the border wall to be used as intended. Violations, such as selling protected materials, could result in contempt of court charges.
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 from KVIA highlights Paxton’s statement: “This is a significant victory for border security and President Trump’s immigration agenda.” He accused the Biden Administration of deliberately undermining Trump’s efforts to strengthen the southern border.
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 decision underscores the legal and political conflicts over immigration policy, with Paxton positioning Texas as a staunch defender of border enforcement.
