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Smart Wall or Surveillance Overkill | Tucson News
The U.S. is racing to build a high-tech “smart wall” along the border, blending steel fencing with sensors and cameras — all funded by a massive congressional cash infusion. Construction is moving at six miles per week, with hundreds of miles already under contract, while rugged terrain areas will rely on surveillance towers instead of physical barriers. Critics are raising alarms over the cost, privacy violations, and the militarization of the border — especially as crossings hit historic lows. Residents report unauthorized sensors on their property, and the area is becoming increasingly…
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