The move comes after Biden halted all construction projects in January 2021. That decision left 350 miles of funded wall unfinished. Kelly a first-term senator has been lobbying to get the wall completed. The area under construction has become one of the most popular spots for illegal immigration in Arizona.
“For too long, the Morelos Dam area has been an operational challenge for Border Patrol agents to properly secure the border and keep our communities safe,” Kelly said in a statement. “I’m glad that the Department of Homeland Security has listened to Arizona and is going to close these gaps. This is a step forward and I’ll keep working to ensure that Arizona has the tools needed for a secure and orderly process at the border including fencing and barriers where they make sense.”
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