Federal Judge Blocks Biden Administration From Selling Off Border Wall Materials

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A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration not to sell off border wall materials, preserving them for future use under President-elect Donald Trump.

Key Facts:

– Texas sued the Biden administration on Dec. 17 over reported sales of border wall segments.
– The court order blocks further disposal of materials for 30 days.
– Attorney General Ken Paxton calls this a victory, saying it prevents violations of previous funding orders.
– President-elect Trump denounced selling the panels at bargain prices as “almost a criminal act.”

The Rest of The Story:

Congress had set aside $1.4 billion for the wall, but President Joe Biden halted construction soon after taking office.

Texas officials claim the administration tried to bypass a court directive by auctioning off parts of the fence.

The lawsuit argues that selling these sections at low bids—allegedly as cheap as $5—undermines both federal law and previous court orders.

Public support for a border wall remains high with a recent poll indicating 58 percent of voters backing such efforts.

Commentary:

We agree with the court’s decision to protect the wall materials.

As Trump stated, selling them “for pennies on the dollar” and then forcing taxpayers to buy the same parts again seems unfair to Americans.

Keeping these materials ready for actual construction, rather than auctioning them, respects both congressional funding decisions and the rule of law.

The Bottom Line:

The court’s ruling preserves vital border security resources and ensures taxpayer money isn’t wasted.

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It’s a clear signal that existing border funds must be used as intended.