Border Security: Fences Along the U.S. International Border

Abstract

This report outlines the issues involved with the Department of Homeland Security s (DHS s) completion of a three-tiered, 14-mile fence, along the border near San Diego, California. The state of California has delayed completion of the fence due primarily to legal and policy conflicts with its federally-approved, state-run Coastal Management Program. Current authorization for the fence only allows the waiver of the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. During the 108th Congress proposals were introduced that would have allowed the department to waive a number of other environmental, conservation, and cultural laws and requirements to varying degrees. In the 109th Congress, H.R. 1268 would allow the Secretary of DHS to waive all legal requirements deemed necessary. This report will be updated as warranted.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 09, 2005
Accession Number
ADA453698

Entities

People

  • Blas Nu Ez-neto
  • Stephen R. Vi A

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Border Security
  • California
  • Coastal Management
  • Congress
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Endangered Species
  • Environment
  • Homeland Security
  • Immigration Control
  • Language
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Political Science
  • Security
  • United States

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