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Border security and construction

The construction of physical barriers, including pedestrian fencing and vehicle barriers, along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Jan 25, 2026
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What is the current status of the US-Mexico border wall construction?

Construction of the is active but partial: federal agencies report a mix of completed legacy barriers, new “” contracts and ongoing construction in multiple sectors, while states and contractors also ...

Jan 27, 2026
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How many miles of the U.S.-Mexico border are currently covered only by detection technology rather than physical barriers?

The most direct, authoritative figure available comes from ’s Map, which states that approximately of the 1,954‑mile will be “without barrier” and instead covered by detection technology due to unfavo...