Mayorkas declares 'immediate' need for border wall in Texas, waives 26 environmental laws

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

43% : "The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act gives the Homeland Security secretary the power to waive laws when necessary to facilitate border construction.
29% : Mr. Mayorkas identified dozens of miles of border where he plans to build a barrier and roads, and where he indicated those environmental laws would be a hindrance.

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