Big Bend border wall construction paused by Trump administration

Driving the news: "Last night, I put a pause on all activity in that park as far as construction goes till I can get down there and do a personal evaluation, talk to some stakeholders, talk to some local law enforcement in that area," Scott said in a video posted to X.

• "More to follow this week."

Catch up quick: The Trump administration has pushed to quickly expand the border wall as part of its effort to reduce unauthorized immigration across the border with Mexico.

• Earlier this year, then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed at least 28 environmental and cultural preservation waivers to speed up the project.
• The government has threatened to seize land if property owners don't grant access.

Zoom in: Scott said CBP is "firmly committed to protecting America, and that includes our national treasures like Big Bend National Park (BBNP)."

• "We know the current and predictable national security threats and they are real," he said, adding that his evaluation will ensure America secures its borders "while simultaneously protecting BBNP for generations to come."

Zoom out: Despite containing about 517 miles of the Southern border along the Rio Grande, the Big Bend region accounts for a tiny fraction of border crossings because of its rugged terrain.

Go deeper: Inside the unbuilding of Trump's border wall

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