A federal judge has ordered Texas to move a large Floating Barrier from the Rio Grande to the river bank due to protests from the US and Mexican governments. The barrier was put in place by Texas Governor Greg Abbott as part of a border security mission to deter migrants from crossing into the US. The judge ruled that the barrier threatens provisions of the US-Mexico treaty and questioned its effectiveness. Texas plans to appeal the decision. The state has also installed razor wire, steel fencing, and empowered armed officers to arrest migrants on trespassing charges.

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