The Guardian Australia
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Trump administration waives environmental laws to expedite border wall construction
The Trump administration waived environmental laws on Tuesday to expedite border wall construction in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Lawmakers and local leaders criticized the decision amid declining illegal crossings, arguing it will harm the 800,000-acre park that attracts half a million visitors annually. The waiver allows Customs and Border Protection to build extensive security infrastructure in the protected.
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