October 21, 2026

Supreme Court to Review Emergency Appeal on Big Bend Border Wall Construction Amidst Opposition

The Trump administration's top border official, Rodney Scott, defended the Big Bend border wall project, emphasizing its necessity for national security despite significant opposition.
Scott stated that the administration is building about 12 miles of wall per week and aims to complete the project by the end of December 2027, although construction in the Big Bend area is currently paused due to a court order.
A federal judge ruled against the administration's authority to issue waivers for construction, prompting the emergency appeal to the Supreme Court.

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