Trump administration pauses border construction in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
Rodney Scott said the pause will allow an on-the-ground review as critics say the work is damaging a pristine park and roads are not needed.
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott ordered a temporary pause on all border construction activity in Big Bend National Park.
- The decision comes as Scott and a small team conduct an "on-the-ground evaluation" to meet with local leadership, community members, and law enforcement stakeholders.
- Heavy machinery had recently begun clearing land for planned access roads, lights, and vehicle barriers, triggering widespread environmental concerns and pushback.
- The border wall project has faced strong bipartisan opposition from conservationists, local residents, and Texas officials who argue that the region's steep cliffs and rugged terrain already act as a natural deterrent.
- While the length of the pause remains unspecified, CBP reiterated its goal to address national security threats while balancing the protection of the park.
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Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas
The Trump administration has paused border construction in Big Bend National Park pending a site review by CBP chief Rodney Scott. The halt follows bipartisan criticism that the project could damage the park despite relatively low crossings in the area.
Trump administration pauses construction of border project in Big Bend National Park
The $1.7 billion border project, which has faced bipartisan opposition, broke ground earlier this month on public lands that are known for rich biodiversity, including hundreds of species of birds, bobcats, and black bears.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Monday it is temporarily pausing construction of a contentious border construction project in Texas' Big...
DHS halts border wall construction in Big Bend National Park after public outcry
The Department of Homeland Security's border agency chief said Monday that he is pausing all border wall construction in Big Bend National Park in Texas and he will personally visit the site to figure out next steps.
US pauses construction of border project in Texas national park
The Department of Homeland Security plans to build vehicle barriers, patrol roads, lighting and detection technology across the park, known for its spectacular views and rich biodiversity, including hundreds of bird species, bobcats and black bears. Bulldozers broke ground earlier this month on the public lands that blend desert, river and mountain ecosystems and are home to the famed Santa Elena Canyon. "Last night, I put a pause on all activit…
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