A group of individuals working on stopping the triple barrier that is being constructed in the Western most 3-4 miles of the US/Mex border. Michael Chertoff has used his authority given to him by congress under the Real ID act passed in 2005 to waive 36 environmental and other laws that protect the area as well as 700 miles of other areas across the US/Mex border. This four mile stretch has been designated by DHS as the model- precedent so that they can continue the same process in other areas. It was one of the first areas that work was started on in Oct of 06. This 80 million dollar government boondogle would ruin the Tijuana Estuary nationally recognized Natural reserve, create animosity and division between the people of the two nations, and actually create a more dangerous region. As an LA times writer recently called it. It's a "Monument to American Insecurity." We want to work to save the environment and create a more humane border region for all.
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