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==Israeli walls==

==Israeli walls==

[[File:Israeli West Bank Barrier.jpg|thumb|225px|Israel's West Bank barrier]]

[[File:Israeli West Bank Barrier.jpg|thumb|225px|Israel's West Bank barrier]]

[[Israel]] has built several effective border barriers along its borders,<ref>Kassam, Raheem (September 7, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/09/07/walls-work-britain-latest-country-building-bolster-borders/ Walls Around The World That Work: Britain Is The Latest Country Bolstering Its Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.<br>See also:

[[Israel]] has built several effective border barriers along its borders,<ref>Kassam, Raheem (September 7, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/2016-presidential-race/2016/09/07/walls-work-britain-latest-country-building-bolster-borders/ Walls Around The World That Work: Britain Is The Latest Country Bolstering Its Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.<br>See also:

*Mason, Ian (May 14, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/14/exclusive-ted-cruz-israel-is-undoubtedly-a-model-for-securing-our-borders/ Exclusive — Ted Cruz: Israel Is ‘Undoubtedly’ a Model for Securing Our Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.</ref> and it has used those barriers to fight against illegal immigration.<ref>Klein, Aaron (January 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/09/successfully-stop-illegal-immigration-follow-israels-model/ How to Successfully Stop Illegal Immigration: Follow Israel’s Model]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref>

*Mason, Ian (May 14, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/14/exclusive-ted-cruz-israel-is-undoubtedly-a-model-for-securing-our-borders/ Exclusive — Ted Cruz: Israel Is ‘Undoubtedly’ a Model for Securing Our Borders]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 15, 2018.</ref> and it has used those barriers to fight against illegal immigration.<ref>Klein, Aaron (January 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/01/09/successfully-stop-illegal-immigration-follow-israels-model/ How to Successfully Stop Illegal Immigration: Follow Israel’s Model]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 9, 2018.</ref>

In January 2013, Israel completed most of its fence along its border with [[Egypt]],<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-egypt-fence-idUSBRE9010EI20130102 Israel completes bulk of Egypt border fence]. ''Reuters''. January 2, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> which it built due to massive levels of illegal immigration from Africa which caused a proportionate increase in crime.<ref>Glick, Caroline (February 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/02/01/caroline-glick-israel-can-teach-america-dealing-illegal-aliens-wall-deport/ Caroline Glick: Israel Built a ‘Wall’ and Is Deporting Illegal Aliens. America Can Learn]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2018.<br>See also:

In January 2013, Israel completed most of its fence along its border with [[Egypt]],<ref>[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-egypt-fence-idUSBRE9010EI20130102 Israel completes bulk of Egypt border fence]. ''Reuters''. January 2, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> which it built due to massive levels of illegal immigration from Africa which caused a proportionate increase in crime.<ref>Glick, Caroline (February 1, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/02/01/caroline-glick-israel-can-teach-america-dealing-illegal-aliens-wall-deport/ Caroline Glick: Israel Built a ‘Wall’ and Is Deporting Illegal Aliens. America Can Learn]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 1, 2018.<br>See also:

*Cohen, Shimon; Dvorin, Tova (January 1, 2014). [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/179138 Data: Infiltrators Cause Crime Rates to Skyrocket in Tel Aviv]. ''Arutz Sheva''. Retrieved February 1, 2018.

*Cohen, Shimon; Dvorin, Tova (January 1, 2014). [https://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/179138 Data: Infiltrators Cause Crime Rates to Skyrocket in Tel Aviv]. ''Arutz Sheva''. Retrieved February 1, 2018.

*Danan, Deborah (March 21, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/03/21/netanyahu-says-wall-prevents-flood-of-illegal-african-migrants-which-is-worse-than-sinai-terrorists/ Netanyahu Says Wall Prevents ‘Flood’ of Illegal African Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref> The Israeli government reported later that year that illegal immigration into Israel had dropped by over 99.9%.<ref>Schwartz, Sharona (November 11, 2013). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2013/11/11/does-a-border-fence-work-check-out-the-dramatic-change-after-israel-put-one-up/ Does a Border Fence Work? Check Out the Dramatic Change After Israel Put One Up]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 4, 2013). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2013/06/04/israel-builds-new-border-fence-illegal-crossings-drop-99-9/ Israel Builds Sinai Border Fence; Illegal Crossings Drop 99.9%]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> The Israeli government reported in September 2017 that zero people had entered the country illegally from Egypt in the past 12 months.<ref>Danan, Deborah (September 20, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/09/20/israels-southern-border-fence-100-effective-in-preventing-infiltration/ Israel’s Southern Border Fence 100 Percent Effective in Preventing Illegals from Infiltrating]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, Israel began construction of an underwater border wall along its border with Gaza.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 27, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/05/27/israeli-builds-border-wall-near-gaza-underwater/ Israeli Builds ‘Border’ Wall near Gaza — Underwater]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.</ref>

*Danan, Deborah (March 21, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/03/21/netanyahu-says-wall-prevents-flood-of-illegal-african-migrants-which-is-worse-than-sinai-terrorists/ Netanyahu Says Wall Prevents ‘Flood’ of Illegal African Migrants]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 21, 2018.</ref> The Israeli government reported later that year that illegal immigration into Israel had dropped by over 99.9%.<ref>Schwartz, Sharona (November 11, 2013). [http://www.theblaze.com/news/2013/11/11/does-a-border-fence-work-check-out-the-dramatic-change-after-israel-put-one-up/ Does a Border Fence Work? Check Out the Dramatic Change After Israel Put One Up]. ''The Blaze''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Pollak, Joel B. (June 4, 2013). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2013/06/04/israel-builds-new-border-fence-illegal-crossings-drop-99-9/ Israel Builds Sinai Border Fence; Illegal Crossings Drop 99.9%]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> The Israeli government reported in September 2017 that zero people had entered the country illegally from Egypt in the past 12 months.<ref>Danan, Deborah (September 20, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/09/20/israels-southern-border-fence-100-effective-in-preventing-infiltration/ Israel’s Southern Border Fence 100 Percent Effective in Preventing Illegals from Infiltrating]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 20, 2017.</ref> In May 2018, Israel began construction of an underwater border wall along its border with Gaza.<ref>Pollak, Joel B. (May 27, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2018/05/27/israeli-builds-border-wall-near-gaza-underwater/ Israeli Builds ‘Border’ Wall near Gaza — Underwater]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2018.</ref>

In addition, Israel's fence along the [[West Bank]] has also been effective, greatly lowering suicide and other terrorist attacks.<ref>Mitchell Bard. [https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/background-and-overview-of-israel-s-security-fence West Bank Security Fence: Background & Overview]. ''Jewish Virtual Library''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Klukowski, Ken (October 20, 2015). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/10/20/israels-security-fence-saves-lives-builder-tells-america/ Israel’s Security Fence Saves Lives, Builder Tells America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

In addition, Israel's fence along the [[West Bank]] has also been effective, greatly lowering suicide and other terrorist attacks.<ref>Mitchell Bard. [https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/background-and-overview-of-israel-s-security-fence West Bank Security Fence: Background & Overview]. ''Jewish Virtual Library''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref><ref>Klukowski, Ken (October 20, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/10/20/israels-security-fence-saves-lives-builder-tells-america/ Israel’s Security Fence Saves Lives, Builder Tells America]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref>

Israeli Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] has strongly supported his nation's border barriers.<ref>Klein, Aaron (February 9, 2016). [http://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2016/02/09/netanyahu-goes-full-trump-surround-israel-with-barrier-to-to-defend-ourselves-against-wild-beasts/ Netanyahu Goes Full Trump: Surround Israel With Barrier ‘To Defend Ourselves Against Wild Beasts’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> The [[Trump Administration]] has viewed Israel's border barriers as a model for its own proposals,<ref>Danan, Deborah (June 13, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/06/13/dhs-secretary-nielsen-tours-israel-egypt-border-for-mexico-wall-ideas/ DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Tours Israel Border Barrier for Mexico Wall Ideas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> and Hungary's conservative government has done the same.<ref>Pfeffer, Anshel (July 17, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-how-orban-is-taking-down-hungary-s-democracy-1.6280256 Orbán Is Coming to Israel to Meet His Soulmate Netanyahu. Here’s How He’s Taking Down Hungary’s Democracy]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>

Israeli Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] has strongly supported his nation's border barriers.<ref>Klein, Aaron (February 9, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2016/02/09/netanyahu-goes-full-trump-surround-israel-with-barrier-to-to-defend-ourselves-against-wild-beasts/ Netanyahu Goes Full Trump: Surround Israel With Barrier ‘To Defend Ourselves Against Wild Beasts’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> The [[Trump Administration]] has viewed Israel's border barriers as a model for its own proposals,<ref>Danan, Deborah (June 13, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/06/13/dhs-secretary-nielsen-tours-israel-egypt-border-for-mexico-wall-ideas/ DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Tours Israel Border Barrier for Mexico Wall Ideas]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 13, 2018.</ref> and Hungary's conservative government has done the same.<ref>Pfeffer, Anshel (July 17, 2018). [https://www.haaretz.com/world-news/europe/.premium.MAGAZINE-how-orban-is-taking-down-hungary-s-democracy-1.6280256 Orbán Is Coming to Israel to Meet His Soulmate Netanyahu. Here’s How He’s Taking Down Hungary’s Democracy]. ''Haaretz''. Retrieved July 18, 2018.</ref>

==Hungary==

==Hungary==

[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|225px|Hungary's border fence with Serbia]]

[[File:Hungarian-Serbian border barrier.jpg|thumb|225px|Hungary's border fence with Serbia]]

[[Hungary]] was [[European migrant crisis|overrun in 2015 by refugees]] passing through the country. In response, conservative Prime Minister [[Viktor Orbán]] took several actions,<ref>Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> including building a border barrier along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:

[[Hungary]] was [[European migrant crisis|overrun in 2015 by refugees]] passing through the country. In response, conservative Prime Minister [[Viktor Orbán]] took several actions,<ref>Savitsky, Shane (February 1, 2017). [https://www.axios.com/border-fences-and-refugee-bans-been-there-done-that-for-hungary-2226465858.html Border fences and refugee bans: Hungary did it — fast]. ''Axios''. Retrieved October 6, 2017.</ref> including building a border barrier along the border with [[Serbia]]<ref>Multiple references:

*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*Kent, Simon (September 15, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/07/end-of-the-line-hungary-seals-borders-as-migrant-flow-surges-on/ End Of The Line: Hungary Seals Borders As Migrant Flow Surges On]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/09/15/hungary-launches-border-crackdown-says-migrants-risk-expulsion/ Hungary Seals Border, Detains Thousands, Threatens To Imprison Illegals]. ''Breitbart News'' (from ''AFP''). September 15, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that illegal immigration levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2016/09/19/successful-hungarian-border-fence-boosts-support-right-wing-government/ Successful Hungarian Border Fence Boosts Support Of Right Wing Government]. ''Breitbart'' (from ''Reuters''). September 19, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and [[Croatia]].<ref>[https://www.voanews.com/a/reu-migrant-shot-dead-trying-to-enter-bulgaria-says-ministry/3009905.html Hungary Closes Border With Croatia]. ''Voice of America''. October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> The fence was so effective that illegal immigration levels dropped to levels seen before the crisis began,<ref>Lane, Oliver JJ (October 29, 2015). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2015/10/29/hold-hungarian-border-fence-so-effective-illegal-immigrants-are-now-at-pre-migrant-crisis-levels/ Hungarian Border Fence So Effective Illegal Immigrants Are Now At Pre Migrant-Crisis Levels]. ''Breitbart''. Retrieved January 29, 2017.</ref> and by September 2017, illegal immigration levels had dropped by 99% since 2015.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (September 15, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/09/16/hungary-builds-a-wall-cuts-illegal-immigration-by-over-99-per-cent/ Hungary Builds a Wall, Cuts Illegal Immigration by Over 99 Per Cent]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 16, 2017.</ref> In April 2017, the Hungarian government completed construction of a second border fence, one with high-tech features, on the Serbian border.<ref>Multiple references:

*[http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.

*[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-second-anti-migrant-fence/ Hungary Completes Second Anti-Migrant Fence]. ''Breitbart News''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/04/28/hungary-completes-2nd-border-fence-meant-to-stop-migrants.html Hungary completes 2nd border fence meant to stop migrants]. ''Fox News'' (from the ''Associated Press''). April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.

*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref>

*[http://p.dw.com/p/2c64B Hungary completes second fence to keep out migrants]. ''Deutsche Welle''. April 28, 2017. Retrieved August 13, 2017.</ref> Unlike most other European countries, Hungary's leadership has taken a more conservative right-wing, common sense approach to the immigration crisis.<ref>Shaw, Adam (March 1, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/03/01/europes-pro-trump-outpost-populist-hungary-buoyed-by-us-shift-on-refugees-russia.html Europe's pro-Trump outpost: Populist Hungary buoyed by US shift on refugees, Russia]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved March 1, 2017.</ref>

As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> Liberals and [[globalist]]s, on the other hand, attacked Hungary for its actions.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 13, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/13/hungary-takes-ny-times-to-school-on-europes-migrant-crisis/ Hungary Takes NY Times to School on Europe’s Migrant Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref>

As Orbán himself noted, Hungary's policies likely saved all of Europe from an even greater and more catastrophic migrant crisis.<ref>Montgomery, Jack (April 4, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/04/04/orban-culture-hypocrisy-europe-gratitude-hungary-halting-migrant-influx/ Orban: ‘Hypocrisy’ Prevents Europe from Admitting Gratitude to Hungary for Halting Migrant Influx]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 4, 2017.</ref> Liberals and [[globalist]]s, on the other hand, attacked Hungary for its actions.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (September 13, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/09/13/hungary-takes-ny-times-to-school-on-europes-migrant-crisis/ Hungary Takes NY Times to School on Europe’s Migrant Crisis]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved September 13, 2017.</ref>

==United States==

==United States==

As of 2017, about a third of the [[United States]] border with [[Mexico]] has a border barrier constructed along it.<ref name="FinancialTimes"/> About 80%<ref name="FinancialTimes"/> of that border wall was constructed due to the [[Secure Fence Act of 2006]] (Pub.L. 109–367).<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-109publ367/html/PLAW-109publ367.htm 109th Congress Public Law 367]. ''GPO''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> [[Illegal immigration]] levels decreased in the areas where the wall was built.<ref>Binder, John (August 24, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/24/dhs-arizona-proves-border-walls-work/ DHS: Arizona Proves ‘Border Walls Work’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> In Yuma, [[Arizona]], for example, illegal immigration levels fell by 82% between 2007, when the fence was first built, and 2017.<ref>[http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/08/22/trump-stops-in-arizona-border-town-where-illegal-immigration-plunged-82.html Trump stops in Arizona border town where illegal immigration plunged 82%]. ''Fox Business''. August 22, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Duke, Elaine (August 22, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/22/homeland-security-secretary-border-walls-work-yuma-sector-proves-it-elaine-duke-column/586853001/ Homeland Security secretary: Border walls work. Yuma sector proves it.] ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 30, 2018.</ref>

As of 2017, about a third of the [[United States]] border with [[Mexico]] has a border barrier constructed along it.<ref name="FinancialTimes"/> About 80%<ref name="FinancialTimes"/> of that border wall was constructed due to the [[Secure Fence Act of 2006]] (Pub.L. 109–367).<ref>[https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-109publ367/html/PLAW-109publ367.htm 109th Congress Public Law 367]. ''GPO''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> [[Illegal immigration]] levels decreased in the areas where the wall was built.<ref>Binder, John (August 24, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/texas/2017/08/24/dhs-arizona-proves-border-walls-work/ DHS: Arizona Proves ‘Border Walls Work’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 26, 2017.</ref> In Yuma, [[Arizona]], for example, illegal immigration levels fell by 82% between 2007, when the fence was first built, and 2017.<ref>[http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2017/08/22/trump-stops-in-arizona-border-town-where-illegal-immigration-plunged-82.html Trump stops in Arizona border town where illegal immigration plunged 82%]. ''Fox Business''. August 22, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.</ref><ref>Duke, Elaine (August 22, 2017). [https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2017/08/22/homeland-security-secretary-border-walls-work-yuma-sector-proves-it-elaine-duke-column/586853001/ Homeland Security secretary: Border walls work. Yuma sector proves it.] ''USA Today''. Retrieved March 30, 2018.</ref>

[[Donald Trump]], who was elected U.S. President in 2016, promised to complete and build a wall along the United States–Mexico border in order to halt the flow of illegal immigration and slow the illegal import of drugs, firearms, and other materials. In 2016, the [[Republican Party Platform]] began calling for construction of the Border Wall. While [[liberals]] and [[establishment]] Republicans complain that building the wall will cost too much money, the [[Trump Administration]]'s January 2018 proposal of spending $18 billion to construct a wall would comprise only 0.0338% of the federal budget.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (January 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/10/trumps-border-wall-cost-is-00338-percent-of-federa/ Reality check: Cost of Trump’s border wall is 0.0338 percent of federal spending, says new analysis]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.</ref>

[[Donald Trump]], who was elected U.S. President in 2016, promised to complete and build a wall along the United States–Mexico border in order to halt the flow of illegal immigration and slow the illegal import of drugs, firearms, and other materials. In 2016, the [[Republican Party Platform]] began calling for construction of the Border Wall. While [[liberals]] and [[establishment]] Republicans complain that building the wall will cost too much money, the [[Trump Administration]]'s January 2018 proposal of spending $18 billion to construct a wall would comprise only 0.0338% of the federal budget.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (January 10, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/10/trumps-border-wall-cost-is-00338-percent-of-federa/ Reality check: Cost of Trump’s border wall is 0.0338 percent of federal spending, says new analysis]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 10, 2018.</ref>