Nov 9 - The US Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump's administration the green light on Monday to proceed with the construction of barriers along the US-Mexico border in a remote region in West Texas that includes Big Bend National Park, fast-tracking one of his longstanding priorities. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The government’s interest outweighs any aesthetic, recreational and environmental harm alleged by respondents, the court said in a ruling. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas.

The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now, a blow to bipartisan opponents who had argued the project is a waste of money that threatens the unique landscape.

After an emergency appeal, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in Big Bend.

The Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump to continue border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas – including Big Bend National Park