Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Louise Skiivoni.

The Justice Department is preparing to file a lawsuit over the deployment of floating

barriers in the middle of the Rio Grande River.

Texas is being warned its assortment of land and water barriers raise humanitarian and

environmental concerns and conflict with federal statutes.

David Martin Davies of Texas Public Radio reports.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott installed the floating barrier to prevent migrants from swimming

across the border river and entering Texas.

He also ordered the placement of miles of razor concertino wire on the Texas side of

the river.

In a letter to Abbott, the Justice Department claims these actions, quote, violate federal

law raise humanitarian concerns present serious risk to public safety and the environment

and may interfere with the federal government's ability to carry out its official duties.

That responded by tweeting that Texas has the sovereign authority to defend its border

adding, we'll see you in court, Mr. President.

I'm David Martin Davies in San Antonio.

Speaking in a predominantly black Jacksonville neighborhood Friday Vice President Harris

to cried new Florida education guidelines that will teach that slaves, quote, developed

skills, which in some instances could be applied for their personal benefit.

And I think about what is happening then here in Florida.

I am deeply concerned because let's be clear.

I do believe this is not only about the state of Florida, there is a national agenda, a

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