Summary
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 to let the Trump administration resume border construction in Texas’s Big Bend region, including within Big Bend National Park. The court said the government is exceedingly likely to succeed in arguing that a district court lacked authority to halt the work.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 8-1.
- The ruling lifts a pause on border construction in the Big Bend region of Texas.
- Planned construction includes physical walls, access roads and vehicle barriers.
- The work includes areas inside Big Bend National Park.
- A district court issued a preliminary injunction in October to pause construction.
- The Supreme Court said the government is exceedingly likely to prevail on its argument that the district court lacked jurisdiction.
