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Border Patrol Expansion Sparks Local Pushback | Tucson News
Border Patrol plans to dramatically expand its checkpoint on I-19 near Amado, Arizona—acquiring 17 acres for a $50–100 million facility—to combat overcrowding and safety concerns. But local officials and residents are fiercely resisting, calling the project unnecessary, environmentally damaging, and economically wasteful, especially since nearby border inspections already handle commercial traffic. CBP remains undeterred, even as it faces a stalled land acquisition attempt in another area due to conservation objections. Critics argue federal authorities are ignoring community concerns about…
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