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Federal Border Wall Construction Begins in Big Bend National Park
Just the facts
Bulldozers and heavy construction equipment began clearing ground near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park, Texas. The land clearing is part of a multibillion-dollar border wall construction initiative directed by the federal administration. Environmental groups and national park advocates voiced opposition to the operations within the protected canyon and public lands. Federal contractors are continuing ground preparation along the southern park boundary.
Why this is news
Construction crews began operating heavy machinery and bulldozers inside Texas's Big Bend National Park to construct new border infrastructure.
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