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Original Date Announced
June 3, 2025DHS Secretary Noem issued a notice of determination under Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) 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 IIRIRAEffective Date
June 3, 2025Subsequent Trump and Court Action
October 15, 20252025.10.15 DHS - Determination re Yuma Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRIRA
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 but rather applies to the entire Yuma Sector.
View DocumentSubsequent Trump and Court Action
December 9, 20252025.12.9 DHS Notice of Determination of Waiver for Yuma Sector
DHS Secretary Noem issued a notice of determination that it is necessary to waive certain legal requirements to construct barriers and roads in the U.S. Border Patrol Yuma Sector of California and Arizona. The "project area" is different than the area covered in the June 3 notice of determination described above. The determination takes effect December 9, 2025.
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 El Paso Sector
- June 5, 2025 DHS waives statutory requirements to expedite border-wall projects in Tucson Sector, Arizona
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