Biden's movable wall is criticized by environmentalists and those who want more border security
November 10, 2023
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — The Biden administration's plan to build new barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border in South Texas calls for a "movable" design that frustrates both environmentalists and advocates of stronger border enforcement.
The plans for the nearly 20 miles (32 kilometers) of new barrier in Starr County were made public in September when the federal government sought public input. The following month, the administration waived 26 federal laws protecting the environment and certain species to speed up the construction process.
"The United States Border Patrol did not ask for this down...
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