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Lawsuit Seeks Halt to CBP Habitat Bulldozing in Big Bend

8/13/2026

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Contractors for U.S. Customs and Border Protection bulldozed habitat near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park on August 10-11, 2026.
Sen. John Cornyn mailed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting a pause until the agency consults local leaders and addresses wildlife impacts.
The National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, and a coalition of 140 local businesses sued, saying the project violates statutes and will harm river recreation.

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Contractors for U.S. Customs and Border Protection bulldozed habitat near Santa Elena Canyon in Big Bend National Park on August 10-11, 2026.
Sen. John Cornyn mailed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting a pause until the agency consults local leaders and addresses wildlife impacts.
The National Parks Conservation Association, the Center for Biological Diversity, and a coalition of 140 local businesses sued, saying the project violates statutes and will harm river recreation.