The Trump administration, through DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, has cleared waivers for 36 more miles of border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico, circumventing environmental regulations. This move, utilizing funds allocated in 2020-21, aims to fill gaps and make developments in critical sectors, drawing praise from supporters who emphasize ongoing border security concerns and criticism from environmental groups.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Trump administration, through DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, has cleared waivers for 36 more miles of border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico, circumventing environmental regulations. This move, utilizing funds allocated in 2020-21, aims to fill gaps and make developments in critical sectors, drawing praise from supporters who emphasize ongoing border security concerns and criticism from environmental groups.
Trending- 1 2020-21: Funds allocated for Customs and Border Protection projects.
- 2 April: Waiver granted for wall construction in California.
- 3 Recently: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem clears waivers for 36 more miles of border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico.
- Accelerated border wall construction
- Circumvention of environmental regulations
- Continued debate between border security advocates and environmental protection groups
- Potential further harm to border communities and ecosystems
What: The Trump administration is moving forward with border wall expansion by clearing waivers for 36 more miles of construction.
When: Waivers were cleared recently. Funds were allocated in 2020-21. Another waiver was granted in April for California. The article was published on 2025-06-06T15:47:26+00:00.
Where: Arizona (Yuma Sector, Tucson Sonoita Project), New Mexico (El Paso Sector), California (previous waiver). The construction is along the southern border of the United States.
Why: To secure the border, remove 'criminal illegal aliens,' fill gaps used for cartel activity, and address the ongoing border crisis, as part of President Trump's commitment to border security.
How: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem cleared waivers to curb environmental regulations, allowing for faster construction using previously allocated funds.