Stories tagged: "border wall"

President Trump standing in front of the border wall

Immigration Here’s What the Courts’ Recent Border Wall Rulings Mean

Despite questions as to the wall’s legality, the Trump administration celebrated the completion of its 200th mile last week.

Jessica Swarner July 1, 2020 1:48 pm MST

Environment

Environment Trump’s Wall Construction Will Continue, SCOTUS Tells Environmental Groups Fighting to Preserve Species and Land

The Supreme Court refused to hear a case by four environmental groups trying to halt the construction of the border wall.

Araceli Cruz July 1, 2020 12:13 pm MST

Arizona

damaged cactus lying on the ground in front of the border wall

Arizona Trump’s Border Wall Leaves Mountains Blasted and Saguaros Uprooted

As Trump visits Yuma to celebrate border wall construction, environmentalists lament its lasting damages, including uprooted saguaros, blasted-through mountains, and the desecration of sacred lands.

Jessica Swarner June 23, 2020 9:27 am MST

Politics

Sen. Martha McSally|Flickr Photo by Gage Skidmore

Politics How AZ Lawmakers Have Responded to Trump’s Attempts to Divert Military Funds to Border Wall

Although Sen. McSally has positioned herself as a champion of the military, she has yet to defend it’s budget from being siphoned away by President Trump.

Jessica Swarner March 11, 2020 12:47 pm MST

Opinion

Opinion Trump’s Wall Would Destroy the Hia Ced O’odham Tribe’s History

ASU Professor David Martinez with the Gila River Indian Community, and cousin to the Hia Ced O'odham, provides more insight into the border wall conflict with the Trump administration.

David Martinez February 27, 2020 2:52 pm MST