Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
Summary
The Trump administration has started building a section of the border wall in the Big Bend area of west Texas without informing the public beforehand. Local landowners and environmental groups are opposing the construction, especially near Big Bend National Park, where there are concerns about damage to the environment and cultural sites.Key Facts
- Construction began in Hudspeth County near El Paso with 30-foot steel fencing panels.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is offering landowners signing bonuses to avoid legal disputes over land use.
- Many landowners have joined a coalition to fight the government's use of eminent domain (the right to take private land for public use).
- The Big Bend region is a remote area with natural barriers to illegal migration and has had very few border crossing arrests.
- Congress approved $46.5 billion for border wall expansion in a recent spending bill.
- Plans include adding fences, vehicle barriers, patrol roads, and sensors, called a “smart wall.”
- Construction plans near Big Bend National Park have caused widespread protests and bipartisan criticism.
- CBP temporarily paused work last month after public concern over bulldozing in the park.
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