EAGLE PASS, Texas — A federal judge on Oct. 30 ordered Border Patrol agents not to interfere with razor wire Texas installed at a crossing for migrants on the U.S.-Mexico border. The ruling also stated that the barrier can only be cut to provide aid during medical emergencies.

The temporary restraining order in this border razor wire case is extended for 14 days beyond Nov 13. Meaning that the U.S. federal border agents continue to not be allowed to damage or move the razor wire placed on the border in the Eagle Pass area by Texas unless there is an emergency.

The Abbott administration and the Biden administration have clashed multiple times over Texas' efforts to prevent migrant crossings. Abbott, a Republican, introduced border buoys in the Rio Grande this summer, prompting the Biden administration to assert that it endangered migrants and violated international river treaties. 

The temporary restraining order will now end on Nov. 28 and a second preliminary injunction hearing will be held to discuss all pending issues.