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Smart Wall Tech and Border Debate | US News
The U.S. is rolling out a high-tech “smart wall” at the border — packed with sensors, cameras, and towers — despite record-low crossings, sparking debate over whether it’s a smart investment or an overreach that militarizes communities and threatens privacy. While officials tout it as a resource-efficient upgrade that frees up agents for other duties, critics warn it could push migrants toward riskier routes and deepen tensions. Construction is accelerating, with new tech being added even to older sections and special river buoys deployed — turning border control into a sweeping…
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