SECURITYJun 8 · 22:51 UTCBORDER REPORTSandra Sanchez

County judge confirms border wall crews are clearing federal floodplains

Zapata County Judge Joe Rathmell confirms that border wall crews are clearing federal floodplains in San Ygnacio, which are designated for flood management of the Rio Grande. He believes little can be done to halt the construction.

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