National Butterfly Center closes after right-wing harassment

• The center said the wall would cut its property in two and damage the environment, according to NPR.
• It said last Friday that it would close temporarily over the weekend due to "credible threats" involving a nearby rally headlined by former President Trump.

What they're saying: In the announcement, the center called the closure an "unexpected business disruption caused by false and defamatory attacks directed by political operatives."

• "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause to members and visitors, many of whom plan trips months in advance, to experience this truly exceptional place," Marianna Trevino Wright, the center's executive director, said in a statement.
• "The safety of our staff and visitors is our primary concern," added Jeffrey Glassberg, president of the center's parent organization the North American Butterfly Association.
• "We look forward to reopening, soon, when the authorities and professionals who are helping us navigate this situation give us the green light."

What to watch: It's unclear when or if the center will reopen, though the announcement noted that staff will remain paid.