Kathleen Cardone, born 1953, is a U.S. district judge for the Western District of Texas. She presides on border and federal matters; her current news mentions a pause on a border-wall project in Big Bend, a move related to U.S. border security policy.
A federal judge has paused construction within Big Bend National Park, blocking ground-disturbing activity while evaluating the merits of the case. The Biden administration paused work in August and now faces a decision on next steps, with opponents claiming success in court as the administration weighs adjustments to minimize impacts.