The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of two U.S. - Mexico border wall contracts

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of two U.S. - Mexico border wall contracts

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced on July 23 local time that it would terminate two boundary wall contracts in Laredo, the U.S. - Mexico border. The Department of Homeland Security said that the construction of the boundary wall has stopped, and the Department will "continue to review all suspended boundary wall projects and is determining which projects may be necessary to address life, safety, environmental or other requirements, and where to conduct environmental planning." It is reported that the two boundary wall contracts require the construction of a 31 mile (about 49.9 km) boundary barrier along the Rio Grande, but the construction or land acquisition has not yet begun. On his first day in office, US President Biden announced that the boundary wall "is not a serious policy solution" and ordered a review of relevant projects.