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DHS Cites 1899 Act, Pushes Steel Wall Despite Lawsuit

7/11/2026

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DHS issued waiver citing 1899 Rivers and Harbors Act for wall after lawsuit.
Presidio Municipal Development District sued to halt Bend wall construction.
The lawsuit remains before a federal judge.
CBP said the wall will replace International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) levee with a steel panel wall.
DHS warned injunction could trigger stop-work orders and delay claims.
Coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the levee remains incomplete.

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DHS issued waiver citing 1899 Rivers and Harbors Act for wall after lawsuit.
Presidio Municipal Development District sued to halt Bend wall construction.
The lawsuit remains before a federal judge.
CBP said the wall will replace International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) levee with a steel panel wall.
DHS warned injunction could trigger stop-work orders and delay claims.
Coordination with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the levee remains incomplete.