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Trump administration pauses contentious border construction in Texas' Big Bend National Park
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points The decision to pause construction was announced by Rodney Scott, head of Customs and Border Protection, who is tasked with building the wall. Construction on a border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park has been temporarily paused.
Construction on a border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park has been temporarily paused. The pause comes as the head of Customs and Border Protection visits Texas for an on-the-ground evaluation.
The project has faced opposition from critics who argue it harms the environment and is unnecessary due to the area's rugged terrain. Further details on the pause and the evaluation are available from the source.
The decision to pause construction was announced by Rodney Scott, head of Customs and Border Protection, who is tasked with building the wall. For more information on the project and the pause, readers can refer to the original announcement.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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