Areas with constructed border walls have seen dramatic drops in attempted illegal border crossings, providing real-world evidence of their effectiveness in controlling immigration.

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Areas with constructed border walls have seen dramatic drops in attempted illegal border crossings, providing real-world evidence of their effectiveness in controlling immigration.

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Opposing arguments

Border barriers have minimal effect on migration patterns and do not address the issue of visa overstays, which represent a significant portion of undocumented immigrants in the US.

Quotes that support the claim

"Simply put—walls work. They have worked in Yuma, Arizona as a result of the 2006 Bipartisan Secure Border Act. They have also worked in San Diego. Both areas have seen 95 percent drops in attempted illegal border crossings."

Supported voting positions

Build a large-scale wall along the US-MX border

Supporting arguments

A continuous wall along the US-MX border creates a substantial physical barrier, significantly strengthening the border's security against illegal crossings

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Evidence shows that current fencing can be easily breached and tunnels are frequently discovered, questioning the effectiveness of a physical barrier.

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A continuous wall along the US-MX border creates a substantial physical barrier, significantly strengthening the border's security against illegal crossings

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Border barriers have minimal effect on migration patterns and do not address the issue of visa overstays, which represent a significant portion of undocumented immigrants in the US.

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