The Trump administration has begun construction of a new border barrier in the Big Bend region of west Texas, according to The Associated Press. The work is part of a broader federal effort that includes steel barriers, patrol roads and surveillance infrastructure.
The project has drawn opposition from some landowners, environmental organizations and Native American communities that have raised concerns about property access, wildlife movement and the region's landscape. Construction inside Big Bend National Park has been paused while outreach continues, AP reported.
Customs and Border Protection is pursuing multiple barrier projects along the U.S.-Mexico border. Legal disputes and land-access negotiations are expected to continue as additional segments move forward.