razor wire
noun
: coiled wire fitted with sharp razor edges and used as an obstacle or barrier
also
: concertina wire
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According to Border Report, footage shows migrants being stopped by razor wire barriers and the Texas Army National Guard.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The razor wire that has been placed around the Rio Grande has created conflict between the state and the federal government as Border Patrol cannot easily access the river to perform rescues or arrests.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
Texas-Mexico border:Texans want to see more police, razor wire at US-Mexico border, new UT poll shows
What are the penalties under SB 4?
SB 4 makes illegally crossing the border a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Mar. 2024
His nominee to head Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has been a vociferous supporter of hardline approaches to border security, such as Texas Governor Greg Abbott's use of razor wire.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The razor wire that has been placed around the Rio Grande has created conflict between the state and the federal government as Border Patrol cannot easily access the river to perform rescues or arrests.
—Andi Shae Napier, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
Texas-Mexico border:Texans want to see more police, razor wire at US-Mexico border, new UT poll shows
What are the penalties under SB 4?
SB 4 makes illegally crossing the border a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Mar. 2024
His nominee to head Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, has been a vociferous supporter of hardline approaches to border security, such as Texas Governor Greg Abbott's use of razor wire.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
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