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DHS Grants $960M Border Barrier Contract Amid Lawsuit, Opposition

8/10/2026

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded Barnard Construction a $960,423,540 delivery order for the BBT-3 Border Barrier in Terlingua, Texas.
Posillico Civil sued on May 13, 2026, alleging CBP promised 73 percent of Texas-New Mexico wall contracts to Barnard and Fisher, then dropped the suit.
A coalition of local officials, environmental groups, former NPS leaders and tourism businesses opposes the project, warning of desert-ecosystem damage and flood-plain risks.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security awarded Barnard Construction a $960,423,540 delivery order for the BBT-3 Border Barrier in Terlingua, Texas.
Posillico Civil sued on May 13, 2026, alleging CBP promised 73 percent of Texas-New Mexico wall contracts to Barnard and Fisher, then dropped the suit.
A coalition of local officials, environmental groups, former NPS leaders and tourism businesses opposes the project, warning of desert-ecosystem damage and flood-plain risks.