The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can temporarily resume border wall construction in the Big Bend Sector of Texas. This decision overturns a previous injunction from a federal district judge that had halted the project. The lawsuit challenging the construction was brought by environmental groups and local residents, who argue that the Department of Homeland Security acted without proper congressional authorization and ignored environmental regulations.
Key facts
- The Supreme Court's ruling was issued on November 9, 2026.
- The Big Bend Sector spans over 500 miles of the U.S.–Mexico border.
- The area accounted for 1.3% of all border apprehensions in 2025.
- Construction will primarily occur on privately owned land.
- A 17-mile barrier is planned for Big Bend National Park.
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