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Land seizures

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-30 by the wall2019-04-21

Another article about people concerned about land seizures for a border wall. “This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats,” said Rusty Monsees, who owns 21 acres steps from the river. “We’re Texans.” Although he supports President Trump’s proposed border wall, he … Continue reading →

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Big Bend

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-29 by the wall2019-04-20

A little over 100 miles of the US/Mexico Border is found in Big Bend National Park. While it has been floated to perhaps build a wall. Most of those familiar with the area are opposed to a wall Steep canyons … Continue reading →

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Nomadic border

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-28 by the wall2019-04-29

A site with some photo essays and other blog posts about the US Mexico border region, some great photos

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Federal government wildlife experts ignored

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-27 by the wall2019-04-15

The Federal Government brought along scientists to the wildlife refuges for reconnaissance on a wall, and then ignored the recommendations.

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Cemeteries and the wall

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-26 by the wall2019-04-17

There are a few spots where the wall either cuts off or potentially will go over cemeteries. There is this cemetery and site with the underground railway near Pharr Also of interest to native americans Another cemetery near San Juan … Continue reading →

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ICE deportations

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-25 by the wall2019-04-17

There is a report out that describes inconsistencies of deportations from ICE. Their conclusions are interesting: The current Administration has not faced the practical reality that it does not have the capacity to suddenly find, detain, and deport some 11 … Continue reading →

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Nogales and importance of ports of entry

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-24 by the wall2019-04-16

An updated story from Nogales particularly highlighting the importance of ports of entry for these communities and the effects even uncertainties of closing them can have on business.

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Border fencing near Roma

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-23 by the wall2019-04-16

The amount of new border fencing in Starr County has been reduced from 8 miles to 4 miles. This particularly helps Roma area where potential fencing plans were invasive.

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Ay Mariposa

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-22 by the wall2019-04-17

There is a film about the border wall resistance and the border region. Here is the Indigogo site that raised money for it. It is being shown in McAllen on Earth Day Unclear from the website how else one could … Continue reading →

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Additional tent cites in the RGV and El Paso

Wall Folly Posted on 2019-04-21 by the wall2019-04-20

The Federal Government is building two additional tent cities on the border to hold detained migrants. One interesting aspect is that the government already has some existing detention facilities that are at low capacity, e.g. near San Antonio. Apparently, one … Continue reading →

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