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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue building a section of the border wall in the Big Bend region of Texas, including within Big Bend National Park. This decision overturns a temporary injunction issued by a federal judge in El Paso, who had halted construction due to environmental and legal concerns. The Supreme Court's ruling permits the Department of Homeland Security to proceed with the construction of barriers, patrol roads, and surveillance systems in the area, despite opposition from environmental groups and local residents who argue that the project will damage the natural environment and historic sites. The decision has sparked protests and legal challenges, with critics arguing that the construction poses a threat to the region's biodiversity, tourism, and cultural heritage.
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