Amid pushback, CBP says it is placing ‘limited’ barriers, not 30-foot wall, in national park
Summary
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is working at Big Bend National Park to add some barriers and improve roads, but it says it is not building a large 30-foot wall there. The agency is also installing technology to detect movement and placing vehicle barriers in certain spots.Key Facts
- CBP is placing limited barriers at Big Bend National Park, not a full 30-foot tall wall.
- The work includes building one new access road and improving existing roads in the park.
- Detection technology is being installed to monitor the area.
- Vehicle barriers are being placed to control vehicle access.
- Some members of both political parties have expressed concerns about CBP’s activities in the protected park area.
- The area under work is within a national park, which has protections for the environment and wildlife.
- CBP emphasizes that the new structures are meant to enhance security and are limited in scope.
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