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DHS Issues First Waiver to Speed Up Border Wall Construction

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Last updated: June 20, 2025 6:32 pm
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently issued a waiver to expedite the construction of a border wall in southern California, marking the first waiver of the current administration. This waiver will allow for the construction of 2.5 miles of border barriers outside of San Diego.

The decision to waive environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), is aimed at cutting through bureaucratic delays that can stall vital projects for months or even years. This move has drawn criticism from environmental advocacy groups like Earthjustice, who argue that waiving these laws will harm border communities and ecosystems.

Border security has been a key focus for the Trump administration, with multiple federal agencies working on immigration enforcement. President Trump declared an emergency on the southern border in January and has reinstated policies from his previous administration, including the Remain in Mexico policy and the construction of the border wall.

Construction of an additional seven miles of the southern border wall began in Arizona in mid-March, signaling a continued effort to strengthen border security. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the restarting of the unfinished wall, emphasizing the importance of making America safe again.

Since taking office, President Biden has halted construction on the southern border and tasked Vice President Kamala Harris with addressing the root causes of illegal immigration. In contrast, President Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office directing the construction of temporary and permanent physical barriers to ensure operational control of the southern border.

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