Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Big Bend region

Updated on: November 9, 2026 / 3:50 PM EST / CBS News

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Big Bend region

TL;DR

  • The Supreme Court lifted an injunction that had halted construction of a border wall and related infrastructure in West Texas's Big Bend sector.
  • The court stated that the injunction delayed construction and impeded the government's border security interests.
  • Environmental groups argue that construction will cause irreversible damage to Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande.
  • The Trump administration invoked a 1996 federal immigration law to waive environmental and conservation laws for expedited construction.
  • Challengers claim that the Big Bend sector has low illegal entry apprehensions compared to other border sectors.
  • Construction had been paused previously in response to backlash, but the Supreme Court's decision clears the way for resumption.