-
Original Date Announced
June 3, 2025DHS Secretary Noem issued a notice of determination stating that “DHS will take immediate action to construct additional barriers and roads in segments of the border in the El Paso Sector” of CBP, located in New Mexico. The notice found that certain areas within the Sector are “of high illegal entry” and waived the application of more than 20 federal laws "with respect to the construction of physical barriers and roads."
Trump 2.0 [ID #1794]
2025.06.03 DHS - Determination re El Paso Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRARAEffective Date
June 3, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action
October 15, 20252025.10.15 DHS - Determination re El Paso Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRARA
DHS Secretary Noem issued a notice of determination waiving the application of over 30 statutes and regulations for "all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads" in the El Paso Sector. The laws include the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and various federal procurement and contracting laws. The determination is not focused on the "high illegal entry" area identified in the original policy entry.
View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
November 25, 20252025.11.25 DHS - Determination re El Paso Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRIRA
DHS Secretary Noem waived certain environmental, land use, and historical-preservation laws, regulations, and requirements to speed up construction of barriers and roads in the El Paso Sector "to prevent unlawful entries into the United States in the project area pursuant to section 102(a) and 102(b) of IIRIRA [the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act]." The waiver includes the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, and the Historic Sites, Buildings, and Antiquities Act.
View DocumentCurrent Status
NoneOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: BorderAgencies Affected: DHSAssociated or Derivative Policies
- January 20, 2025 EO 14165: "Securing Our Borders"
- January 20, 2025 EO 14165 § 3 directs DOD and DHS to construct physical barriers to ensure "operational control" of the southern border
- April 8, 2025 DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border-wall projects in San Diego
- June 3, 2025 DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border wall projects in Yuma Sector, Arizona
- June 5, 2025 DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border-wall projects in Tucson Sector, Arizona
Documents
Trump-Era Policy Documents
To provide information, corrections, or feedback, please email IPTP.feedback@gmail.com