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DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border wall projects in Yuma Sector, Arizona

  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 Yuma Sector.” The notice found that certain areas within the CBP Yuma 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 #1795]

    2025.06.03 DHS - Determination re Yuma 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 Yuma Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRARA

    DHS Secretary Noem issued a notice of determination stating that she is waiving the application of 35 statutes and regulations with respect to "all contracting actions necessary for the construction of physical barriers and roads" in the Yuma 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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