Texas town Presidio sues to block Trump border wall over Rio Grande levee flood risks
The small Texas border town of Presidio (population ~3,200) has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block construction of a border wall along the Rio Grande. The town argues that the Department of Homeland Security's $46 billion wall plan would compromise the levee system protecting the community from flash flooding, violating the Rivers and Harbors Act by failing to consult the Army Corps of Engineers. During a federal court hearing, lawyers for Presidio's development district warned that replacing earthen levees with concrete walls and steel bollards could increase flood risks. The government contends no final plan exists and asserts its authority to waive regulations for rapid construction. Construction could begin as early as August or as late as October. The case highlights tensions between local municipalities and federal authority over border security.
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