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Politics · October 21, 2026

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction to resume in Big Bend region

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On October 21, 2026, the Trump administration engaged the Supreme Court on two major legal fronts. First, the Court denied an emergency request from the administration to lift a stay on a rule that would end gender-affirming care for federal inmates; Justices Alito and Thomas indicated they would have granted the request. Simultaneously, the administration filed an emergency petition asking the Court to lift an injunction halting border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. Solicitor General D. John Sauer argued the current construction pause creates a dangerous gap vulnerable to cartels, while environmental groups and local residents argue the project lacks legal authorization and threatens protected lands.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • The Trump administration filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court on Wednesday regarding border wall construction.
  • A lower court injunction issued by Judge Kathleen Cardone is currently blocking construction in the Big Bend region.
  • The Supreme Court denied a separate administration request to implement a rule ending gender-affirming care for transgender inmates.
  • Solicitor General D. John Sauer represented the federal government in the wall construction filing.
  • Justices Alito and Thomas noted they would have lifted the stay on the inmate care rule.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The border wall injunction impacts a section of the border more than 500 miles long.
  • The administration claims the construction pause leaves a 300-plus-mile gap that acts as a magnet for cartels.
  • Approximately 1,000 transgender inmates are represented in the lawsuit against the medical care rule.
  • Environmental groups claimed the wall construction breached the separation of powers and took land from residents.
  • Bipartisan lawmakers, cattle ranchers, and local law enforcement have previously expressed opposition to the Big Bend project.

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