Judge halts border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend region for now
Also reported by Guardian World, Axios
Summary
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from building a border wall and related projects in the Big Bend region, including Big Bend National Park. The judge ruled that opponents, including landowners and environmental groups, are likely to win their legal claims because the government waived important environmental and cultural protections.Key Facts
- The ruling blocks construction of a border wall and infrastructure in the Big Bend sector of Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border.
- The Big Bend sector covers about 500 miles, roughly a quarter of the southern border length.
- The Trump administration’s plan is part of a $46 billion border security effort with walls, barriers, roads, and surveillance.
- Opponents argue the rugged terrain already deters illegal immigration and say waivers allowed the government to skip environmental and cultural laws.
- The lawsuit was filed by an environmental group, historic church advocates, and a river guide.
- The judge said the plaintiffs are likely to suffer serious harm without a court order stopping construction.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) paused work in the park but resumed after September 30, before the judge’s ruling.
- Both Republicans and Democrats opposed the construction inside Big Bend National Park due to environmental and scenic concerns.
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