Construction on the wall has expanded and the project is estimated to be finished in 2027.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said construction on portions of the U.S.-Mexico border wall has accelerated and that a primary section could be completed by mid-2027. Secretary Mullin stated that contractors are adding new sections weekly.
“We expect to have the first preliminary wall put up, and that’s going to go from the Pacific to the Gulf of America by hopefully April or June of next year. Now, we still have a secondary wall we’ve got to build with that, but will be done before the president’s out of office,” said Secretary Mullin.
The DHS secretary also said the administration is shifting more attention toward activity along the northern border as drug trafficking and smuggling patterns change.
“So we’re seeing an increase [of illicit activity] on our northern border now that we’ve got to put more assets toward stopping,” Secretary Mullin said.
The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection reported lower southwest border apprehension numbers compared to previous years, alongside increases in drug seizures during the current fiscal year. Secretary Mullin also discussed concerns involving fentanyl trafficking, sanctuary jurisdiction policies, and immigration enforcement cooperation. The comments came amid broader federal enforcement efforts, including operations targeting drug-related activity in Los Angeles.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For DHS Secretary Mullin, border enforcement officials, and local leaders as they address immigration, trafficking, and public safety challenges.
- For the safety of ICE, CBP, and other federal immigration enforcement agents as they seek to prevent human trafficking of migrants.
- For the president and members of his Cabinet as they work to protect the American public from dangerous opioids.
Sources: Townhall, The Well News, MSN
