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 to halt border wall construction at the Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge in Alamo, Texas, until August 27. The order was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 against Spencer Construction, LLC, and Royal Concrete Products, LLC, alleging damage to a canal due to construction activities. 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 hearing is scheduled for August 26 to further address the case.
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