Judge blocks Trump administration from restarting border construction in Texas national park
- Posted on October 3, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
A federal court has issued an injunction halting the Trump administration's plans to resume barrier construction at Big Bend National Park in Texas. The $1.7 billion infrastructure project, which required government exemptions bypassing numerous environmental and historical protection statutes, faced significant opposition from bipartisan local communities and environmental advocates. The legal challenge emphasizes concerns about ecological preservation and the unprecedented use of emergency powers to circumvent established regulatory frameworks.
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Judge blocks Trump administration from restarting border construction in Texas national park
Federal government waived dozens of laws to fast-track the $1.7 billion construction project in Big Bend. Fierce local opposition crossed party lines and a lawsuit was filed by environmental groups.
