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Walls and barriers have already been constructed across more than 650 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border. These barriers block wildlife migration, cause flooding and damage pristine wild lands, including wildlife refuges, wilderness areas, and national forests. Sierra Club Borderlands advocates for real solutions, such as humane immigration reform with a path to citizenship -- that address the root causes of complex border problems.
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Blog Posts for Borderlands
Cottonwoods of Lochiel Bulldozed by Department of Homeland Security’s Contractors Fisher Sand and Gravel
July 27, 2026
(Lochiel, AZ) Today, ancient cottonwoods in the Town of Lochiel were destroyed by
Department of Homeland Security contractor, Fisher Sand and Gravel, to facilitate a double
wall.
City of Nogales Urges Federal Government to Remove Concertina Wire in City Limits
July 9, 2026
On July 1st, the City of Nogales passed a resolution urging the federal government and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to remove all concertina wire within the corporate city limits.
The "NOT-So-Smart Wall": A $46.5 Billion Assault on the Borderlands
October 24, 2025
communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, strongly opposes U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) newly announced plans to construct a devastating and unnecessary "Smart Wall."