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San Antonio federal judge orders pause on Big Bend border barrier construction
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points Garcia, who called for a pause on construction until September 15. The construction pause is currently in effect, with a specified end date of September 15.
A temporary restraining order has been granted against the Department of Homeland Security, halting construction of border barriers in Big Bend National Park. The order was issued by U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia, who called for a pause on construction until September 15. This move affects the White House's controversial border barrier project in the national park.
Further details about the restraining order and its implications are available. The construction pause is currently in effect, with a specified end date of September 15.
The decision to grant the temporary restraining order was made on a Friday.
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Category: parks Published: August 28, 2026 Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) Reading time: 1 min
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