Domestic Policy

Judge Clears Way For Illegal Immigrant Border Fence Construction

December 13, 2005 ⋅  E-Mail Article ⋅  Print Article ⋅ Post a comment

Many in California say their local economy is being devastated by illegal immigrants. A proposed Border Control Fence was devised as a way to curb illegal entry into America, but various opposition groups have stalled completion of the fence project, until now. The main issues appear to be rising in Southern California but many other California, and Nevada, regions have joined in voicing support for the completion of the fence.

Many oppose completion of the fence because they feel the fence symbolizes racism and prejudice, others oppose the fence for environmental reasons. Regardless of why you oppose the fence, if you do argue to oppose the fence it appears your argument is lost.

The courts have ruled that the construction on the illegal immigration fence can continue and complete as originally planned. Many environmentalist groups have fought the completion of the project because it will require changes be made to the natural environment in the area.

However, many citizens in California have advised that illegal immigrant workers are creating a big issue and steps like the immigration fence must be taken to save their way of life. Environmentalist disagree, they feel people are just frustrated with their own position in life and are damaging the environment to make a statement on employment, Southern California residents say that this is a ridiculous statement.

“It’s a sad day in our country’s constitutional history that the court ruled the way it did,” said Cory Briggs, an individual who is representing the concerns of numerous environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club and the San Diego Audubon Society.

Most of the major construction on the14-mile fence which began in 1996 has been completed. There are two sectors under dispute and the two sections together span almost five miles of open area, the two spots have been emotionally contested.

The most controversial stretch to environmentalists lies near the Tijuana River wetlands. Completion of the fence requires that a deep canyon, known as Smuggler’s Gulch, be filled in, this will require the relocation of approximately 2 million cubic yards of terrain.

In February 2004, the California Coastal Commission stalled construction after ruling that completion of the fence would cause environmental damage.

Once fully completed, the project will include access roads, stadium-style lighting, and surveillance cameras.

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