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Big Bend Border Work Under Legal Fire | Texas News
Federal contractors are deploying heavy equipment in Big Bend National Park near Santa Elena Canyon, sparking controversy as U.S. Customs and Border Protection insists they’re not building a 30-foot wall—but rather installing access roads, vehicle barriers, and detection tech in limited zones for border security. Yet critics, including a tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation group, have filed lawsuits claiming the work threatens sacred archaeological sites and violates religious rights. The People of La Junta for Preservation warns of irreparable cultural damage, arguing that while…
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