Temporary restraining order upheld in lawsuit over border wall construction at Santa Ana wildlife refuge
· KRGV (NBC 5)
A federal judge has upheld a temporary restraining order against border wall construction at the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas. U.S. Magistrate Judge Juan Alanis ruled that the order will remain until August 27, with a hearing set for August 26. The lawsuit, filed by Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2, claims that construction has damaged a canal in the refuge. The federal government has joined the case as a third-party defendant. Concerns were raised about potential permanent damage to the irrigation system, which is vital for local agriculture. A spokesperson emphasized the importance of protecting irrigation canals to prevent flooding during hurricane season.
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