The Trump administration has asked a court to throw out a lawsuit attempting to stop construction of a border wall in south Texas, rejecting claims the policy is racially motivated.
The proposed barrier between the US and Mexico would be built along the Rio Grande River, stretching for about 111 kilometres between Webb and Zapata counties.Residents in the regional city of Laredo have mounted a legal challenge against the President, claiming the plan will destroy the environment, won't stop illegal entries into America, and will result in locals having their land seized by the government based on "white nationalist motives".
An aerial shot of a new"Defund The Wall" mural that was painted outside the Laredo federal courthouse. The motion argues that the President has full authority to construct a wall in the interest of border security - including by waiving any legal requirements in order to fast-track the process. It has also erupted at a time when Republicans and Democrats are aggressively campaigning to woo Hispanic and Latino voters, particularly in critical states such as Texas, Arizona and Florida.
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