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Politics · October 21, 2026

DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend region

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The Trump administration has filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court to lift a lower court injunction that halted border wall construction in the Big Bend region of West Texas. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued the injunction is baseless and hinders efforts to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling. The project, which spans a 500-mile stretch including Big Bend National Park, faces legal challenges from a bipartisan coalition of local residents, ranchers, and environmental groups who cite ecological concerns and argue the wall is unnecessary due to historically low crossing rates in the area.

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  • The Trump administration filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
  • The request seeks to lift a lower court injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Cardone.
  • Solicitor General D. John Sauer filed the request on behalf of the government.
  • The construction area includes a remote part of West Texas and Big Bend National Park.
  • The injunction targeted waivers issued by the Department of Homeland Security that bypassed certain regulations.

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  • The Big Bend Sector covers more than 500 miles and 77 Texas counties.
  • Judge Kathleen Cardone was an appointee of former President George W. Bush.
  • The Department of Homeland Security cited the Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 as authority for the waivers.
  • The project in Big Bend consists of a mixture of walls, vehicle barriers, and surveillance technology.
  • Opponents argue the project is a waste of money in an area of historically low illegal immigration.

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