Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Big Bend border wall construction
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow construction of the border wall near the Big Bend area in Texas to continue. They argue that a lower court’s block on building the wall is without good reason and stops the government from securing part of the southern border.Key Facts
- The request was made by the Trump administration on Wednesday.
- The border wall construction is planned near Big Bend, Texas.
- A lower court judge blocked the construction of the wall.
- Solicitor General D. John Sauer called this block “baseless.”
- The administration says the block interferes with securing about 25% of the southern border.
- The Supreme Court’s decision will determine if construction can resume.
