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DHS waives laws to expedite construction of border wall

  1. Original Date Announced

    February 20, 2020

    DHS issues a notice of determination, signed by Acting Secretary Wolf, under section 102 of IIRIRA to waive certain laws to expedite border wall construction in California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

    [ID #828]

    2020.02.20 DHS Notice of Determination
  2. Effective Date

    February 20, 2020
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action(s)

    • March 16, 2020

      March 16 DHS Subsequent Notice of Determination to Waive Border Laws

      On March 16, 2020, DHS issues another Notice of Determination to waive border laws. While DHS listed 10 counties on its February 20, 2020 Notice of Determination, DHS only listed Val Verde County, Texas, and Maverick County, Texas in its March 16, 2020 Notice of Determination.

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    • June 29, 2020

      SCOTUSBlog - Center for Biological Diversity v. Wolf Petition

      The Supreme Court denied certiorari in a case challenging the DHS Secretary's waiver authority under section 102 of IIRIRA.

      **Litigation is listed for informational purposes and is not comprehensive. For the current status of legal challenges, check other sources.**

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Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Border
Agencies Affected: DHS

Commentary

  • New York Times: A Rush to Expand the Border Wall That Many Fear Is Here to Stay

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Documents

Trump-Era Policy Documents

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