A federal judge has ordered the Biden Administration to stop selling off border wall materials, granting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton a significant victory. The ruling, issued on December 27, enforces a 30-day halt on further disposals.
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
The court’s decision comes after reports that wall segments were being auctioned for minimal returns. Paxton argued that the sales violated a May 2024 court order requiring allocated funds for the wall to be used as intended.
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
During the hearing, the Biden Administration acknowledged the sales and agreed to comply with the latest court directive. The judge also ruled that Texas must receive documentation verifying compliance with the earlier injunction.
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 highlighted Paxton’s remarks calling the ruling a major step toward securing the border. He accused the Biden Administration of attempting to sabotage Trump’s immigration policies and vowed to hold federal officials accountable for any violations.
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
Legal analysts suggest that further sales of protected materials could result in contempt charges or other penalties. The case reflects the broader legal battles over border security as Trump prepares to take office. The Biden Administration has not commented on whether additional auctions had been planned before the court’s intervention.
