Biden admin ordered to halt selling off border wall materials
If you’ve been keeping up with the latest news on border security and immigration policy, you may have come across a recent development involving the Biden administration and the sale of materials slated for use in building a border wall. The Biden administration has been auctioning off these materials since at least 2023, after abruptly halting most border wall construction in 2021.
However, a recent court order has now prevented the Biden administration from disposing of any further border wall materials over the next 30 days. This decision allows President-elect Trump to utilize these materials once he takes office. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton confirmed this development and emphasized the importance of holding the Biden administration accountable for its actions.
Paxton’s office stated that any attempt by the Biden administration to dispose of border wall materials purchased with funds subject to the injunction would be considered unethical and could result in officials being held in contempt of court. Texas has expressed its willingness to assist the incoming administration in building the wall at the southern border once Trump assumes office.
The auctioning off of border wall parts has been a contentious issue, with some criticizing the practice as wasteful and potentially costly to taxpayers. President Trump himself has called the auctions “almost a criminal act” and has urged the Biden administration to cease selling the materials. He warned that re-purchasing the materials in the future could end up costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the incoming Trump administration will utilize these border wall materials and what impact this decision will have on border security efforts moving forward. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
