DHS Bypasses Laws to Accelerate Texas-Mexico Border Barrier Projects
Published Date: 10/27/2025
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The government has made a decision under a law about immigration rules from 1996. This affects people involved in immigration enforcement and changes how certain cases are handled. The update kicks in soon and could impact how money and resources are used to manage immigration.
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