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Butterflies V. Border Wall: National Butterfly Center Seeks Restraining Order

The Center says government officials have already cut down trees on its private property in anticipation of a border wall. The planned wall would split its property in two.
A Gulf fritillary butterfly perches on a flower at the National Butterfly Center, which is home to several endangered plants and threatened animals. The Center is asking a federal judge to block government officials from building a border wall on its property.

The National Butterfly Center, in danger of losing access to most of its wildlife nature preserve along the Rio Grande, is asking a court to stop federal officials from building a border wall across its land.

The North American Butterfly Association more than a year ago after government officials allegedly cut down trees.

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