County judge confirms border wall crews are clearing federal floodplains (opens original article in a new tab)

A county judge confirmed that border wall crews are clearing federal floodplains in San Ygnacio, which are designated for flood management of the Rio Grande, and he believes little can be done to stop the construction.

• County judge confirms border wall crews are clearing federal floodplains.
• The land clearing is on federal lands designated for flood management of the Rio Grande.
• Judge Joe Rathmell states there is little that can be done to stop the construction.