SECURITY AT THE FRONTIER

Immigration enforcement, border operations and the official numbers behind them.

Oct. 24, 2026

DHS waives New Mexico water laws to speed border barrier work in El Paso Sector

A Federal Register notice signed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin took effect Oct. 2, clearing federal and state legal hurdles for new barriers and roads along New Mexico's border with Mexico.

Oct. 24, 2026

DHS raises immigration parole and border apprehension fees for fiscal 2027

Inflation adjustments that took effect Oct. 16 lift the parole fee to $1,050 and the fee on certain apprehended migrants to $5,300, under the 2025 law known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.