Families Sue Over Border Wall on Their Land | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

Two Texas families are suing the federal government over border wall construction that’s slicing through their private land near the Rio Grande, demanding compensation and halting work—claiming their Fifth Amendment rights are being violated. As crews bulldozed through historically significant property in early June, the families hope their lawsuits will force a pause, echoing the Big Bend precedent where public outcry stopped construction. This legal showdown could reshape how future border projects handle private property rights—and whether the government can proceed without paying up…