Gov. Abbott planning to expand buoy border barriers in Rio Grande

(NewsNation) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to expand buoy barriers across the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing the southern border but is waiting for a court to affirm the state's right to use them.

In an exclusive interview with NewsNation, Abbott said buoys are one of the most effective ways to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas. He added the cost is “one-tenth” that of a border wall. 

Gov. Abbott spoke with Ali Bradley, who leads NewsNation’s daily coverage of the border.