Federal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agenda
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's expansion of border wall infrastructure in the Big Bend region of west Texas. The ruling blocks the Department of Homeland Security from using waivers that suspended environmental and historical protection laws to accelerate construction. This legal victory for environmental advocates comes after significant public backlash against plans to build roads and barriers through the national park.
- ▪US District Judge Kathleen Cardone issued a temporary order blocking CBP from constructing border security infrastructure in Big Bend unless federal environmental laws are followed.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by the Friends of the Ruidosa church, the Center for Biological Diversity, and river guide Billy Miller to overturn DHS waivers that suspended dozens of protection laws.
- ▪CBP has already awarded five contracts totaling over $6 billion to expand the 'smart wall' in the region, which includes steel bollard fencing and surveillance technology.
- ▪Local business owners, landowners, and politicians from both parties have opposed the project, arguing that unauthorized crossings are already rare due to the area's remoteness and difficult terrain.
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Crews install the first sections of a new border wall in the Big Bend region of west Texas, on Sept. 16, 2026. Photograph: Scott McWilliams/APView image in fullscreenCrews install the first sections of a new border wall in the Big Bend region of west Texas, on Sept. 16, 2026. Photograph: Scott McWilliams/APTexasFederal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agendaPlan to install barriers through popular national park sparked outrage from advocates and politicians alikeRoque PlanasFri 2 Oct 2026 19.32 EDTLast modified on Fri 2 Oct 2026 19.33 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from expanding the border wall and other security infrastructure across the Big Bend region of west Texas, where contentious…
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