"This is one of the largest public works projects in recent history for the U.S. It's fairly scary to think about the lack of oversight, the complete authority to build these walls without considering the environmental impacts."
"The Department of Homeland Security has issued waivers under the 2005 REAL ID Act, allowing the department to disregard the wall's impact on plants and animals normally protected by the Endangered Species Act."
The Trump administration is constructing hundreds of miles of border wall through national parks and ecologically sensitive areas, funded by a $46.5 billion bill. The 'Smart Wall' project includes walls in Texas and other states with existing barriers. Construction is occurring at an alarming rate of three miles per week, prompting concerns from advocates and officials about environmental destruction and access to sacred sites. Bipartisan opposition has emerged, with various stakeholders urging a reconsideration of the project due to its potential ecological impacts.
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