Trump Advances Border Wall Construction with New Funding
Impact Score: 2.4
Timeline: Ongoing with projects already underway and funded
Summary: President Trump is pushing forward with constructing hundreds of miles of the border wall using leftover funds, new allocations from the One Big Beautiful Bill, and $46.5 billion approved by Congress. Currently, 100 miles of wall—including traditional and waterborne barriers—are in various stages of construction or planning. The plan includes a strong acquisition strategy and technological upgrades to enhance border security, reversing pauses during the Biden Administration. This initiative carries political risks and may affect immigration policies critical to Vanderbilt University’s international community and funding.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt’s Federal Relations should monitor policy and funding changes; Immigration Services must prepare for enforcement shifts; Political Science and Latin American Studies should enhance research and dialogue on immigration policy.
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