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Judge Halts Border Barrier Work in Big Bend | Texas News
A federal judge has halted construction of border barriers in Big Bend National Park, ordering a pause until at least September 15th—possibly longer—as environmental groups, local businesses, and Indigenous tribes fight to protect the park’s fragile ecosystems and historic landmarks from further damage. The controversial $1.7 billion project, already causing destruction with bulldozers and shifting plans from steel walls to surveillance towers, now faces legal scrutiny after U.S. Customs and Border Protection itself paused work amid growing concerns over environmental violations and…
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