Bipartisan Outcry Over Proposed Texas Border Wall in Big Bend
A controversial plan to build a border wall through Big Bend National Park faces fierce opposition from Republicans, Democrats, and environmental groups who argue it would damage protected lands.
A proposal to construct a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall through the heart of Big Bend National Park in Texas has drawn rare bipartisan opposition, uniting Republicans, Democrats, and environmental advocates in a fight to preserve one of the nation's most pristine natural landscapes.
The Trump administration's plans to build the wall through the remote and rugged Big Bend region have prompted public protests, behind-the-scenes lobbying, and urgent pleas to halt the project, which critics say would irreparably damage the park's fragile ecosystem and scenic vistas.
Spanning more than 800,000 acres along the Rio Grande, Big Bend is renowned for its vast canyons, towering peaks, and diverse wildlife, including the endangered Mexican gray wolf and black bear. The region's isolation and lack of existing infrastructure have made it a challenging location for the border wall construction.
Source: The New York Times
