In Texas’ Big Bend, Landowners Dig in as a Judge Hits Pause on Trump’s Border Wall

In 1951, a Texas town of 400 residents avoided condemnation for a federal dam; 75 years later, a 90-year-old landowner and his neighbors have temporarily halted a 30-foot border wall on the same riverfront

In San Ygnacio, Texas, a border wall construction project poses a significant threat to local properties, sparking an intense legal battle among residents. Notably, a 90-year-old landowner is at the forefront, contesting the government's actions by referencing historical records. The community previously thwarted a federal dam project in 1951, enabling them to safeguard their land.

In Texas’ Big Bend, landowners dig in as a judge hits pause on Trump’s border wall

The Trump administration is pushing forward with a $46 billion border wall project, but in Texas' Big Bend region, it faces strong opposition from landowners.