Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton successfully blocked the Biden Administration from disposing of border wall materials ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. A federal judge issued the 30-day order during a December 27 hearing prompted by reports of auctioned materials.
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
Paxton’s office argued that the sales violated a May 2024 court ruling requiring federal funds allocated for the wall to be used as intended. The Biden Administration acknowledged the sales in court and agreed to halt further activity under the new order.
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 judge also ruled that Texas has the right to obtain documentation ensuring compliance with both the May injunction and the latest restrictions. Any violations, including misrepresentations or further sales, could result in sanctions or contempt 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 by KVIA highlighted Paxton’s response: “This decision ensures these materials won’t be wasted and can be used to secure our border.” He criticized the Biden Administration for allegedly attempting to obstruct Trump’s border initiatives.
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 ruling highlights the ongoing conflict over border security policy as Trump’s administration prepares to take charge.
