THE DEPARTMENT of Justice is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the installation of a floating buoy barrier in the Rio Grande River.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was sued on Monday by the U.S Department of Justice over the installation of a floating barrier of linked buoys intended to deter migrants from crossing over from Mexico.

The barrier is in the Rio Grande River, which marks the border between Mexico and the Lone Star State.

According to the Associated Press, the lawsuit argues that barrier was illegally installed without the permission of the adjacent cities and represented dangers to the environment and people;

Abbott was defiant about the conflict with the Biden Administration, saying “Texas will see you in court, Mr. President.”

‘Judicial reform’ passes in Israel

FLAG OF ISRAEL

The Knesset, Israel’s parliament has passed a law that prevented the judicial system from blocking legislation they deemed contrary to the nation’s laws and principles.

The bill passed 64-0, with all opposition members storming out of the building, according to The New York Times.

Protests against the law have been ongoing for months and continue into the night on Monday. Opponents of the law said it threatened democracy; backers said it was the Israeli Supreme Court that was the real threat.

Obama’s White House chef drowns

Tafari Campbell, 45, formerly a chef in the Barack Obama White House, drowned after he went missing while engaging in paddleboarding.

United Press International reports that Campbell’s body was found in eight feet of water about 100 feet from shore near Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Campbell was still employed by the former First Family at the time of his disappearance.

Sports: Dodgers back home

After a 6-3 road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers are back in SoCal hosting the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night in the starting game of a three game series.

The Los Angeles Angels have a travel day and will start a series on Tuesday in Detroit.

Weather: Back to partly cloudy

It’s repetitive, but the forecast for our West Orange County area for the next four days is for partly cloudy skies. Tuesday will have a daytime high of 86 with an overnight low of 67. Wednesday will be slightly warmer at 88 (67). Thursday and Friday are at 86 (68).