Trump Administration Considers Scaling Back Border Project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
The pause follows concerns about environmental damage and legal challenges from landowners and conservation groups.
- The Trump administration is considering reducing the scope of its planned border project through Big Bend National Park in Texas, following intense local opposition to the proposed 30-foot bollard wall.
- Following intense protests from environmentalists and residents, Customs and Border Protection paused construction activity in August, prompting the government to engage in outreach efforts with opponents.
- Beyond the park, the agency also paused work on a 61-mile stretch of land north of the national park along the Rio Grande River, most of which is privately owned.
- In a court filing Tuesday, the government stated it is "actively considering adjustments" to reduce the project's scope, with a final decision expected the first week of October.
- Keep Big Bend Wild argues the project is unnecessary, noting the Border Patrol already operates an "effective surveillance system" in the region using ground sensors and patrols.
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AP Photo/ Rebecca SantanaBy REBECCA SANTANA WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park in Texas, a contentious undertaking that has drawn bipartisan opposition over concerns it will irrevocably mar the remote, majestic area. The announcement on plans for the national park, made in two court filings...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park in Texas, a contentious undertaking that has drawn bipartisan opposition over concerns it will irrevocably mar
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Trump administration considers scaling back border project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park in Texas, a contentious undertaking that has drawn bipartisan opposition over concerns it will irrevocably mar the remote, majestic…
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