Trump administration is promising a new border wall

U.S. – As the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced a spike in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in the last year, Trump administration officials again promoted their efforts to build 450 miles of new border wall by the end of 2020.

However, most of the projects involve replacing old barriers or adding secondary fencing rather than creating entirely new barriers.

Acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan, pointed out that the wall provides border personnel “enhanced ability to carry out their mission.”

“The men and women of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have asked for this wall, and the president has delivered; however, the total mileage of completely “new wall” is still far short of the end goal, ” Morgan added.

Customs and Border Protection estimates 76 miles have been built, 156 miles are under construction and 276 miles are in “pre-construction.”

The new fencing in El Paso is one example of the administration’s effort to replace infrastructure with taller steel barriers.

Source: PBS