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DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border wall projects in El Paso Sector of New Mexico

  1. Original Date Announced

    June 3, 2025

    DHS 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.” The notice found that certain areas within the CBP El Paso 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 IIRARA
  2. Effective Date

    June 3, 2025
  3. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    October 15, 2025

    2025.10.15 DHS - Determination re El Paso Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRARA

    DHS Secretary Noem issued a notice of determination stating that she is waiving the application of over 30 statutes and regulations with respect to "all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads" in the El Paso Sector. The laws include the Administrative Procedure Act and various federal procurement and contracting laws. The determination is not focused on the "high illegal entry" area identified in the original policy entry.

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