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Federal RegisterGovernmentRegulationBorder SecurityImmigration lawInfrastructure ConstructionLegal Waivers

Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended

By Homeland Security Department · Oct 1, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of New Mexico.

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Legal authorityThe language invokes statutory authority to legitimize the action.

UrgencyThe use of "expeditious" emphasizes speed and priority.

Scope limitationSpecifies a geographic focus, limiting the waiver to a particular border area.

Context

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Missing context

The notice does not explain which specific laws or regulations are being waived, the criteria used to deem the waivers necessary, the expected impact on local communities, environmental considerations, or any oversight mechanisms.

Important context

Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 provides the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to waive certain legal requirements for border infrastructure projects deemed essential for national security.

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The text is purely declarative and does not contain opinion; it reports a governmental determination.