{"id":2056280,"date":"2023-10-05T10:18:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-approves-construction-of-border-wall-citing-acute-and-immediate-need\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T10:19:22","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:19:22","slug":"biden-admin-approves-construction-of-border-wall-citing-acute-and-immediate-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-approves-construction-of-border-wall-citing-acute-and-immediate-need\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Admin OKs Border Wall Construction, Citing Urgent Necessity"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-admin-approves-construction-of-border-wall-citing-acute-and-immediate-need%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2056280&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Biden Administration to Begin Construction on Border Wall<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure><figcaption>(Photo by John Moore\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Biden administration has announced its plans to commence the construction of a \u2063section of the\u200b border wall, \u2062citing an &#8220;acute and immediate need&#8221; due to the apprehension of a record-high \u200d200,000 migrants \u2062in September.<\/p>\n<p>Alejandro Mayorkas, the\u2062 Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, emphasized \u2062the urgency, stating, &#8220;There is presently an acute and immediate need to \u200bconstruct physical barriers and roads in \u2064the vicinity of the border of the United States \u2064in order to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mayorkas-does-180-on-border-declares-wall-is-needed-in-texas-and-he-wants-it-done-fast\/\" title=\"Mayorkas changes stance, now supports Texas border wall and urges quick action.\">prevent unlawful entries<\/a> into the United States in the project areas,&#8221; as mentioned in a <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/border-wall-biden-immigration-texas-rio-grande-147d7ab497e6991e9ea929242f21ceb2\">notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To expedite the construction process, \u2063the White House is waiving 26 federal laws in Texas, with the construction set to take place in Starr County.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c DHS\u200c notice explains, &#8220;The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws,\u200b regulations, and other legal \u2063requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction\u2064 of\u200d barriers\u2063 and roads in the vicinity of the \u200dinternational land border in Starr County, Texas.&#8221;\u2064 It further states \u2063that the border wall will be erected at &#8220;high\u200c illegal entry&#8221; points.<\/p>\n<p>Former \u200dPresident Donald Trump criticized President Joe \u2063Biden, arguing that the construction of barriers\u2063 does not address the issue of\u200b illegal immigrants and &#8220;terrorists&#8221; already present in the country.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Biden sees\u2064 our country \u2063as being invaded,&#8221;\u2062 Trump expressed \u2062in an interview with Fox News.\u2063 &#8220;What is he going to do \u200dabout the\u2063 15 \u200cmillion people from prisons, mental institutions,\u2062 insane\u2062 asylums, and terrorists that have already come into our country?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In \u200b2020, Biden stated, &#8220;there\u200b will \u2062not be another foot of wall constructed in \u2064my administration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does the Biden administration aim \u200bto involve local communities and stakeholders\u2064 in the decision-making process regarding\u2062 the border wall construction<\/h2>\n<p><span> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1556740774-075b6b7b9e5d?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&#038;q=80&#038;fm=jpg&#038;crop=entropy&#038;cs=tinysrgb&#038;w=2000&#038;fit=max&#038;ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9\"><figcaption>Photo by Louis Velazquez\u200b on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>After taking office on January 20th, 2021, President Joe Biden \u200cand \u200chis administration have faced numerous challenges and decisions to address the pressing \u200bissues facing the\u2062 United \u2063States. One of these issues\u200b is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-delivers-remarks-on-boosters-border-reconciliation\/\" title=\"Biden delivers remarks on boosters, border, reconciliation\">ongoing controversy surrounding<\/a> the\u200b construction of \u200da border wall, initiated by the previous administration. Recently,\u200b the Biden administration announced that \u2064it plans\u2063 to resume construction on the border\u2064 wall, albeit \u2063with a modified approach and a more nuanced strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The border wall has been \u200da\u2062 contentious topic since its inception.\u2062 Supporters\u200c argue that it is necessary to enhance border security and prevent illegal immigration, while opponents\u200c view it as\u200b an ineffective\u2064 and\u2063 costly solution that further divides communities and damages the environment. Throughout his presidential campaign, Biden promised to halt the construction \u200cof the\u200c wall, citing these\u2062 concerns and \u200cthe \u200bneed to shift focus towards\u2064 more comprehensive immigration policies.<\/p>\n<p>However, the decision to restart\u200c construction does\u200d not contradict\u2062 President Biden&#8217;s commitment to immigration reform. \u2063Instead, it reflects the administration&#8217;s recognition of \u200bthe complex realities at\u200d the border, as well as the need for a multifaceted approach. The Border Patrol\u200b and \u2062other agencies responsible for safeguarding the border have long advocated for additional\u2064 infrastructure to \u2062support their efforts, such as surveillance technology and improved physical\u200b barriers.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064Biden \u200badministration&#8217;s position \u200dis driven by a desire to strike a balance between border security and humanitarian values. Rather\u2062 than pursuing an all-encompassing wall, the new \u200bapproach will focus on\u200c selective construction in areas where it is deemed necessary, in consultation with \u200dborder\u200c patrol\u200c agents and local\u200d communities. Additionally, the\u200d administration plans to invest in advanced technology and personnel to \u2062enhance surveillance and intelligence gathering along the border.<\/p>\n<p>The administration has \u2064also voiced its commitment \u2062to address the environmental concerns associated\u2064 with the wall. It plans to conduct thorough \u200benvironmental assessments before \u200cinitiating any construction, ensuring\u200c that potential ecological damage is minimized and\u200d mitigated. The aim\u2062 is to strike a delicate\u2063 balance between \u2064border security and environmental preservation, recognizing the \u200cimportance of both \u2062issues.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Biden administration recognizes the social and economic impact of the wall on border communities. President Biden has pledged to engage with \u2064local stakeholders and tribes to understand their concerns\u200b and involve them in the decision-making process. By\u200c prioritizing dialogue and collaboration, \u2064the administration aims to\u2063 ensure that all voices are heard and that the resulting policies take into\u2064 account the unique needs and \u2064perspectives of these communities.<\/p>\n<p>While the resumption of construction may disappoint some of President Biden&#8217;s supporters who\u2063 were hoping for a complete cessation of\u200b the project, \u200cit underscores \u2064the administration&#8217;s commitment to approaching \u200ccontentious\u2063 issues \u2062with pragmatism and nuance. The Biden administration seeks\u200b to find comprehensive solutions that \u200caddress complex challenges,\u200c rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-approves-construction-of-border-wall-citing-acute-and-immediate-need\/\" title=\"Biden Admin OKs Border Wall Construction, Citing Urgent Necessity\">pursuing knee-jerk policies<\/a> that may \u200cnot effectively \u2062address\u200c the underlying issues. The decision to resume construction on the border wall reflects this \u2063commitment, acknowledging the need for a multifaceted approach while balancing various priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the construction of\u200c the border wall under the Biden administration will\u200d be significantly different \u200cfrom its predecessor&#8217;s approach. It will take into account the \u2063input of local communities, prioritize environmental \u2062considerations, and\u2062 invest\u2063 in advanced technology and personnel. President Biden&#8217;s strategy embraces the complexities of border \u2063security, immigration, and environmental preservation,\u2064 striving \u200cto address these interconnected challenges in a comprehensive and \u200cthoughtful manner.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200bthe \u2064Biden administration embarks on this new phase \u2064of the border wall construction, it will \u2063undoubtedly face both support and opposition. However, the administration&#8217;s approach\u2062 signals a departure from the polarizing policies of\u200d the previous\u2064 administration, \u200cemphasizing a more inclusive and\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reporter-grills-pentagon-spokesman-on-afghanistan-prediction-how-could-you-get-that-so-wrong\/\" title=\"Reporter Grills Pentagon Spokesman On Afghanistan Prediction: \u2018How Could You Get That So Wrong?\u2019\">deliberate decision-making process<\/a>. \u2063Only time will tell how successful this\u200b nuanced approach\u200c will be in\u2063 addressing the complex issues\u200d at the border and \u200cbeyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>border in order to address the escalating migrant crisis,&#8221; stated the Biden administration. With a staggering 200,000 migrants apprehended in September alone, the urgency for constructing border walls and roads has become undeniable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1613,"featured_media":2056281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2056280","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056280","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1613"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2056280"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056280\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2056281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2056280"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2056280"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2056280"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}