San Diego Sues Federal Government Over Razor Wire Fences

San Diego has initiated legal action against the federal government, aiming to halt the construction of razor wire fences on city-owned land adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border. The city alleges that federal authorities are unlawfully trespassing and inflicting environmental harm.

Filed on Monday in U.S. District Court for Southern California, the lawsuit identifies Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Army Secretary Pete Hegseth as defendants. The city contends that federal entities have entered its property in Marron Valley without authorization to install the fencing.

City Attorney Heather Furbert expressed that the city will not permit federal agencies to disregard the law or damage city property. The legal action seeks to safeguard sensitive habitats and assure adherence to environmental commitments.

The complaint claims that federal agents, which include U.S. Marines, imposed on the property without the city’s approval, leading to harm in areas that are under long-term conservation agreements.

According to the city, the installation of the fence disrupts their ability to manage and evaluate their land, which could potentially risk compliance with environmental obligations.

Furthermore, the lawsuit asserts that the federal government is unconstitutionally taking possession of the land by commencing construction without the necessary authority or environmental review, violating the Fifth Amendment.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense for further comment.