At a glance
The Supreme Court lifted a federal district court order that had blocked border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas.1234
The decision was issued on Monday following an emergency request from the Trump administration.245
The ruling permits barrier construction to resume while legal proceedings in the case continue.14
The affected building area in southwestern Texas includes land within Big Bend National Park.45
Where sources agree
- Supreme Court lifted block on Big Bend wall construction5 of 5
- Construction is located in the Big Bend area of Texas5 of 5
- The ruling favors the Trump administration4 of 5
- The underlying lawsuit against the project continues2 of 5
Who covered this
5 National
Sources
- 1Fox NewsSCOTUS allows Trump admin to temporarily resume border construction in Texas' Big Bend ↗
- 2Washington ExaminerSupreme Court lifts block on Big Bend border wall construction lawsuit ↗
- 3CBS NewsSupreme Court allows border wall construction in Big Bend region ↗
- 4The HillSupreme Court allows Big Bend border construction to continue in Texas, siding with Trump ↗
- 5The New York TimesSupreme Court Allows Construction of Trump’s Border Wall in Big Bend ↗
Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.
