Trump administration pushes on with construction of controversial Big Bend border wall
Customs and Border Protection faces bipartisan backlash from locals for 30ft border wall through Texas national park
TL;DR
- Construction of a 30ft steel bollard border wall has begun in Hudspeth County, Texas, as part of the Trump administration's plan for the Big Bend region.
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is facing strong opposition from local leaders and landowners, with many refusing to grant access and forming a coalition to dispute eminent domain.
- The Big Bend region, characterized by natural barriers like cliffs and desert, historically accounts for less than 2% of illegal border crossings.
- Plans include erecting barriers in Big Bend National Park, sparking protests and bipartisan criticism.
- Concerns include the wall's aesthetic impact, obstruction of river access, disruption of grazing operations, and potential destruction of ancient rock art murals.