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Related: About this forumIn Mission, border wall critics plan weekend protests
Texas first border wall battles may be waged in Hidalgo County, where activists say a proposal for the walls construction could separate communities from valued landmarks and significantly hurt a wildlife refuge home to endangered species.
Critics of the proposed path plan to amplify their message this weekend through two rallies in the Rio Grande Valley, one of which is an ecumenical procession Saturday to the historic church that inspired the city of Missions name. Protest organizers say a proposed wall would cut off the chapel, known as La Lomita, from the rest of the town.
On Sunday, a protest hike through Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is planned, intended to promote protection of the natural area.
Officials have said what is shown in U.S. Customs and Border Protection pre-decision maps, stamped July 21, is a preliminary proposal that has no current funding, adding that work is limited to research and planning.
Read more: http://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2017/08/09/mission-border-wall-critics-plan-weekend-protests/546790001/ (Corpus Christi Caller- Times)
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(16 posts)They should have spent the money on immigration reform instead.