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August 13, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Defends Construction Plans in Big Bend National Park
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott stated that the project has been scaled back and will not include a 30-foot wall, focusing instead on vehicle barriers and infrastructure.
- Critics argue that the planned 17 miles of barriers will disrupt access to the Rio Grande and the park's ecosystem, with ongoing protests against the construction.
- The Department of Homeland Security awarded a $1.7 billion contract for the project, which includes a mix of physical barriers and smart fencing.
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- Bulldozers rip into Big Bend National Park, driving anger and heartbreakAug 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM · CNN
- Amid pushback, CBP says it is placing ‘limited’ barriers, not 30-foot wall, in national parkAug 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM · The Hill
- Border chief defends plan for barriers in national park despite pushback from locals: ‘We know the terrain’Aug 13, 2026 at 11:12 PM · Independent