Big Bend Landowners, Officials Fight Against Border Wall Construction

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Landowners and officials in Texas' Big Bend area oppose a planned 175-mile border wall, citing environmental, cultural, and economic concerns, despite federal eminent domain proceedings.

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Landowners and officials in Texas' Big Bend area oppose a planned 175-mile border wall, citing environmental, cultural, and economic concerns, despite federal eminent domain proceedings.

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