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Trump Requests Supreme Court to Resume Big Bend Border Wall
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region after lower court halted it.
In brief
Trump administration seeks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region after lower court halted it. Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court to resume building a border wall project through Texas's Big Bend region after a federal judge blocked construction. Originally reported by…
Trump Administration Requests Supreme Court
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let it resume building a border wall project through Texas's Big Bend region.
Lower Court Halts Construction
A federal judge ordered the government to stop construction across the roughly 500-mile project area while the case plays out in the courts.
Opposition Arguments
Ranchers, residents, business owners, and environmentalists argue the projects are a waste of money in an area of historically low illegal immigration and could harm scenic landscapes.
Legal Challenge Details
Opponents filed lawsuits claiming the Big Bend region doesn't qualify as 'high illegal entry' under the 1996 legislation granting waivers to bypass environmental regulations.
Court Ruling
Judge Kathleen Cardone ruled the Big Bend Waivers were issued in excess of the Secretary's authority, allowing the government to stop construction in Big Bend National Park and surrounding areas.
The short version
Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court to resume building a border wall project through Texas's Big Bend region after a federal judge blocked construction.
