SECURITYJul 29 · 13:51 UTCHOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIATPR Staff

DHS waives environmental laws for border barriers and roads from Big Bend to Lake Amistad

The Department of Homeland Security has waived environmental laws to facilitate the construction of border barriers, roads, and surveillance infrastructure from Big Bend to Lake Amistad. Federal officials have not specified the exact nature of the projects within the designated area.

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