Big Bend National Park Faces Bulldozers for Border Wall Construction
Construction crews have begun bulldozing parts of Big Bend National Park in Texas to build a section of the U.S.-Mexico border wall, a key campaign promise of President Donald Trump. The project, funded by $46.5 billion allocated by Congress last year, has sparked outrage among local residents, environmental groups, and conservationists. Federal officials waived numerous environmental regulations in June 2026 to expedite the construction. Critics argue that the project is an 'unconscionable attack' on the park, which spans 801,000 acres and is home to diverse ecosystems. Protests have erupted, with some residents and activists calling for alternative measures like remote surveillance instead of physical barriers. 
