Supreme Court Allows Border Wall Construction in Big Bend

The Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to proceed with border barrier construction in a remote part of southwest Texas that includes Big Bend National Park. The ruling blocked a lower-court injunction while litigation continues; challengers argue the project threatens environmental and historic resources.

• The Supreme Court blocked a federal judge’s injunction, allowing construction to proceed while the legal dispute continues.· 1 source
• The proposed barriers are in remote southwest Texas and include areas within Big Bend National Park.· 3 sources
• The court said the federal judge lacked authority to rule on the issue and that the administration was extremely likely to prevail on that point.· 1 source
• Environmental and local groups, along with a river guide, challenged construction, citing potential harm to the landscape and historic and cultural resources.· 1 source
• The dispute concerns waivers from environmental and conservation laws issued by two Homeland Security secretaries.· 1 source