Judge halts contentious border construction in and near Texas’s Big Bend national park
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Summary
A federal judge stopped the construction of a border barrier in the Big Bend area of Texas. The judge ruled that the government cannot build or disturb the land there while the case is ongoing.Key Facts
- The judge is Kathleen Cardone, appointed by President George W. Bush.
- The halted construction was part of border wall plans from the Trump administration.
- The order stops all building and ground disturbance in the Big Bend region of Texas.
- The case involves plaintiffs who challenged the construction.
- The judge stated the plaintiffs are likely to win their case.
- The Big Bend region includes a national park area.
- The decision temporarily protects the environment and land near the border.
- This ruling affects current border security construction efforts in that area.
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