A federal judge on October 2, 2026, halted border construction plans in Texas's Big Bend region that were initiated during the Trump administration. Judge Kathleen Cardone, appointed by former President George W. Bush, stated that the administration cannot build a border barrier or related infrastructure, nor engage in any construction or ground disturbing activities in the area. The court's decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by local plaintiffs.
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Federal Judge Stops Border Construction in Texas's Big Bend Region
A federal judge has issued a ruling to stop border construction in Texas's Big Bend region, citing the inability of the Trump administration to proceed with building a border barrier or related infrastructure. The ruling was made by Judge Kathleen Cardone, who emphasized the need to halt any construction activities in the area.
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Judge halts contentious border construction in and near Texas’s Big Bend National Park
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Federal Judge Stops Border Construction in Texas's Big Bend Region