Earlier this year, CBP, which oversees border wall construction, said it was testing the black coating along some sections of the US-Mexico border in an effort to assess the operational benefits. Agency officials told CNN the epoxy coating is an option for when future barriers are built. During an Oval Office meeting last year, Trump told various government officials that he wanted the wall to be painted black and to include French-style doors. The southern border wall has been a cornerstone of Trump's presidency. At the core of the lawsuits is the accusation that the Trump administration circumvented Congress to obtain money for the wall.

Source: CNN October 05, 2020 23:17 UTC