Border wall construction updates and legal battles over Trump's policies
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem discusses President Trump's daily arrest goal for ICE and updates on the legal battle over Trump's ban on foreign students attending Harvard. Waivers granted for 36 more miles of border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico, curbing environmental regulations for quicker construction. Projects funded through 2020-21 appropriations for Customs and Border Protection.
Key Points
- Waivers granted for 36 more miles of border wall construction in Arizona and New Mexico
- Funding allocated in 2020-21 appropriations for Customs and Border Protection projects
- Environmental regulations waived for quicker construction
Pros
- Increased border security
- Completion of the wall across the entire southern border
- National security enhancement
Cons
- Environmental concerns cited by critics
- Potential harm to border communities and ecosystems