Trump Administration Moves Forward With Border Wall Construction in Texas's Big Bend Region

The Trump administration is continuing construction on a controversial border wall project in the Big Bend region of west Texas, according to the Guardian, even as the effort draws sharp criticism from local leaders and landowners on both sides of the political spectrum.

Construction began this week in Hudspeth county, located just east of El Paso, the Guardian reported. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been seeking permission from landowners in the area to build a 30ft steel bollard wall, offering signing bonuses as an incentive to avoid potential eminent domain disputes, according to the report.

The project has generated what the Guardian described as bipartisan backlash from local residents and officials, who object to the wall's proximity to a Texas national park and the pace at which CBP has moved forward with its plans.

The Guardian's report did not specify the exact length of wall planned for the Hudspeth county area or provide further detail on the scope of opposition beyond describing it as furious and bipartisan among local leaders and landowners.

The Big Bend region has long been recognized for its remote, rugged terrain along the US-Mexico border and is home to Big Bend national park, one of the least visited national parks in the United States due to its isolation.

CBP has not publicly detailed the full scope of the Hudspeth county project or responded to specific criticisms raised by local landowners, according to available reporting.