How One Small Section of Trump's Planned Border Wall Became the Center of a Big Battle A 17 mile stretch of border wall being constructed in Big Bend National Park may seem like a minor skirmish in the ongoing battle over immigration policy, but it is actually a symptom of a larger problem.
At its core, this issue revolves around who controls public lands and how conservation efforts are prioritized.
The Trump Administration's push for a comprehensive border wall system has been met with resistance from an unlikely coalition of groups.