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DHS Uses Waiver Authority to Advance Border Security


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April 1, 2008 By

The Department of Homeland Security announced its intent to issue two waivers of certain laws to expedite security improvements at the southwest border. Congress gave the Secretary of Homeland Security authority to waive all legal requirements necessary to expeditiously install additional physical barriers and roads at the border to deter illegal activity.

"Criminal activity at the border does not stop for endless debate or protracted litigation," said Secretary Chertoff. "Congress and the American public have been adamant that they want and expect border security. We're serious about delivering it, and these waivers will enable important security projects to keep moving forward."

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