Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to resume in Big Bend region
Updated on: October 21, 2026 / 4:45 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is seeking Supreme Court intervention to resume border wall construction in West Texas.
- A lower court injunction has temporarily halted construction in the Big Bend Sector, citing concerns over environmental impact and legal waivers.
- The government argues the construction is necessary to combat illegal immigration and drug smuggling.
- Plaintiffs contend that the waivers used to bypass regulations exceeded the authority of the Homeland Security Secretary.
- The Big Bend Sector has faced legal challenges from environmental groups, river guides, and religious organizations.