23 Sep 2025
🚧Waiver of Legal Requirements for Border Security Construction
Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended
Summary
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of California.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
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Business Impact
$$$ - High
The determination to waive legal requirements for constructing barriers and roads along the California border directly impacts businesses involved in construction and infrastructure projects, providing opportunities for contracts and employment. Furthermore, the emphasis on border security may also influence sectors reliant on cross-border trade and labor.