Texas Big Bend prepares for border wall in national park raising concerns

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to construct over 100 miles of border wall through Big Bend National Park and adjacent areas, despite local opposition citing potential disruption to tourism and access to natural landscapes. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has waived environmental regulations to expedite the project, which officials claim is necessary for border security. Local leaders advocate for alternative measures that could enhance surveillance without compromising the region’s integrity.

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