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The Trump administration is racing to build a high-tech “smart wall” along the U.S. border, blending steel fencing with cutting-edge surveillance tech like cameras, sensors, and towers — all backed by a $46 billion congressional budget. While officials claim it boosts Border Patrol efficiency and tackles rising enforcement needs, critics question the urgency, citing record-low crossings and warning of border militarization, privacy erosion, and risks forcing migrants into more dangerous paths. Hundreds of miles are already under construction, with upgrades and river buoys expanding the surveillance network — turning the border into a vast, tech-driven security zone.

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