Multi-source·Jul 27, 2026·2 sources analyzed

DHS waived federal laws for new Texas border-wall work

Homeland Security invoked Section 102 authority to waive environmental, preservation and other legal requirements for new barriers and roads in the Big Bend and Del Rio border sectors, effective July 27.

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officialfederalregister.govDetermination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended newsregulations.justia.comDetermination Pursuant to Section 102 of IIRIRA, as Amended