- The administration temporarily paused border construction in Big Bend National Park while CBP chief Rodney Scott visits for an on-the-ground evaluation and to hear local concerns.
- The project has drawn rare bipartisan opposition—local sheriffs, park officials, residents and some lawmakers say it would scar the park’s rugged landscape, harm tourism (rafting and stargazing) and isn’t needed given low historic crossing rates.
- Despite $46 billion in funding and continued plans for roads, barriers and technology, officials recently backed off a 30-foot bollard wall through the parks amid the backlash.
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