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Noem Awards $1B Border Wall Contracts Amid Controversy

3/14/2026

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Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, awarded $1 billion in contracts to SLSCO Ltd. to build the border wall in Texas.
SLSCO Ltd. is accused of smuggling illegal immigrants and arming them, triggering a shootout involving its guards.
Two former security contractors reported the incidents and were fired after retaliation.
The case was dismissed voluntarily.
Noem signed off on these contracts before leaving office.

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Story summary

Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Secretary, awarded $1 billion in contracts to SLSCO Ltd. to build the border wall in Texas.
SLSCO Ltd. is accused of smuggling illegal immigrants and arming them, triggering a shootout involving its guards.
Two former security contractors reported the incidents and were fired after retaliation.
The case was dismissed voluntarily.
Noem signed off on these contracts before leaving office.