Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall

What happened: The Justice Department filed an emergency request asking the Supreme Court to lift a judge's injunction and let border wall construction resume in the Big Bend region of West Texas. Key numbers: Big Bend has about 805km (500 miles) of border and accounts for about 1 percent of migrant arrests, per project opponents. Why it matters: The administration paused construction in August after bipartisan criticism over the park's landscape and wildlife. The judge later found the waivers exceeded the secretaries' authority. The Supreme Court has not yet responded. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The Justice Department filed an emergency request asking the Supreme Court to lift a judge's injunction and let border wall construction resume in the Big Bend region of West Texas.

The administration paused construction in August after bipartisan criticism over the park's landscape and wildlife. The judge later found the waivers exceeded the secretaries' authority. The Supreme Court has not yet responded.