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Original Date Announced
July 2, 2025Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem issued a notice of determination that "it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international border in the state of Texas." Referencing apprehensions of "illegal entrants" into the U.S. and narcotics seizures in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector, Noem determined that the area is an "area of high illegal entry." She waived certain statutory provisions on environmental protection and preservation of historical sites, as well as the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), among others, to allow for construction of physical barriers and roads in additional RGV Sector areas.
Trump 2.0 [ID #1835]
2025.07.03 DHS - Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRIRAEffective Date
July 3, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action
July 3, 20252025.07.03 CBP - DHS issues waiver to ensure rapid construction of waterborne barriers in Texas
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a press release detailing DHS Secretary Noem's signing of a waiver for expeditious construction of approximately 17 miles of waterborne barrier in Texas.
View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
October 20, 20252025.10.25 Coast Guard - Coast Guard launches Operation River Wall to control the border along the Rio Grande
The Coast Guard announced deployment of additional forces to the Rio Grande River in eastern Texas, beginning October 9, 2025, to strengthen border control. The initiative, called Operation River Wall, aims to "bolster" the Coast Guard’s efforts to secure and defend roughly 260 river miles forming the U.S.-Mexico border. The Coast Guard described the initiative as an "unprecedented commitment of Coast Guard personnel and resources to the Rio Grande region."
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NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Actions: Agency Directive RuleSubject Matter: BorderAssociated or Derivative Policies
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