Secure Fence Act of 2006

Signed by President George W. Bush on October 26, 2006

           “This bill will help protect the American people. This bill will make our borders more secure. It is an important step toward immigration reform."
             This bill authorized 700 miles of additional fencing to be built along the Mexico-America border as well as checkpoints, more lighting and vehicle barriers. The Department of Homeland Security would also be permitted to use cameras, satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles to reinforce the border. The goal of these new precautions is to cut off vehicle transportation of illegal immigrants into American that could be carrying drugs or terrorists. Anyone who wants to enter this country will either be forced to do so legally or risk traveling long distances on foot.
            Although this fence will not provide a continuous barrier, it will certainly provide a deterrence and prevent a percentage of immigrants from crossing the border illegally. This fence was designed to provide safetly to all Americans and prevent illegal immigrants from being able to easily enter this country. The building of this fence will also give jobs to many American citizen during hard economic times.