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Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899

Coverage of Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 10 · 20:07 UTCMost recent: Jul 10 · 20:23 UTC
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Presidio Municipal Development Districtorganization2Trump administrationorganization2Presidio Flood Control Projectplace2U.S. Army Corps of Engineersorganization2International Boundary and Water Commissionorganization2Big Bend regionplace1Skye Perrymanperson1John Kennedyperson1
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  • POLITICSJul 10 · 20:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Trump admin responds to border wall lawsuit by waiving a law at the center of the case

    The Trump administration waived the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to expedite border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas, responding to a lawsuit filed by the Presidio Municipal Development District. The plaintiffs argue the wall threatens flood safety by altering a levee system without required interagency coordination.

  • POLITICSJul 10 · 20:07 UTCWTOP DC
    Trump admin responds to border wall lawsuit by waiving a law at the center of the case

    The Trump administration waived the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 to expedite border wall construction in West Texas, responding to a lawsuit by the Presidio Municipal Development District. The plaintiffs argue the wall threatens flood safety and legal compliance, citing unapproved alterations to a local levee.

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