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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Recent News Reports

Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on recent news reports.

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Amendment to DHS Border Wall Plan Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10142

This Amendment to the DHS Border Wall Plan pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation 10142 describes additional actions that DHS may undertake using its FY18-2021 appropriations. It also sets forth policy guidance for the prioritization of those appropriated funds going forward.

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DHS Releases Plan for Use of Border Barrier Funds

On June 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States.

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Department of Homeland Security Border Wall Plan Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10142

On June 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the agency’s plan for funds the previous administration was planning to use for construction of a border wall at the Southwest border of the United States.

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DHS Announces Steps to Protect Border Communities from Wall Construction

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced initial steps to protect border communities from physical dangers resulting from the previous administration’s approach to border wall construction.  

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CBP We Build the Wall Records

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Records Related to the Group We Build the Wall.

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COMMON SENSE IMMIGRATION POLICIES: PROTECTING AMERICAN SECURITY, SOVEREIGNTY, & PROSPERITY

The Trump administration has taken concrete actions in several immigration policy areas to benefit and protect the American people. These include: border security, strengthening immigration policies, interior enforcement, countering foreign exploitation, collaborating with international partners, and countering the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Documents Related to February 2018 Press Release Regarding the Border Wall

Documents related to a press release regarding construction of the border wall on the southern border.

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CBP Border Wall Records (Center for Biological Diversity v. Department of Homeland Security)

Records concerning the National Environmental Policy environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and categorical exclusions pertaining to the construction of a border wall along the southern border of the United States.

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CBP Border Wall Records (Center for Biological Diversity v. Duke)

Records released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to the Center for Biological Diversity pertaining to assessments of the environmental impact of a wall on he U.S.- Mexico Border.