Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September0

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• August 29, 2026

WASHINGTON — The federal government agreed in court on Friday to extend a pause on border related construction in Big Bend National Park until mid September, a move welcomed by those challenging the contentious project in the area. Customs and Border Protection already paused activity after CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott visited the park last week