The Secure Fence Act called for the construction of 698 miles of double-layered (pedestrian) fencing along designated segments of the US-Mexico border. The Act initially specified that a 370-mile segment of fence from Calexico, California to Douglas, Arizona be completed by May 30, 2008 (along with a 30-mile segment adjacent to Laredo, Texas). However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, enacted on December 26, 2007, significantly increased the discretion of the Secretary of DHS in determining where to install fencing. This legislation required only that a minimum of 700 miles of fencing be constructed where it would be “most practical and effective,” and that the Secretary of DHS identify either 370 miles or “other mileage” which would be completed by December 31, 2008.

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The Secure Fence Act called for the construction of 698 miles of double-layered (pedestrian) fencing along designated segments of the US-Mexico border. The Act initially specified that a 370-mile segment of fence from Calexico, California to Douglas, Arizona be completed by May 30, 2008 (along with a 30-mile segment adjacent to Laredo, Texas). However, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, enacted on December 26, 2007, significantly increased the discretion of the Secretary of DHS in determining where to install fencing. This legislation required only that a minimum of 700 miles of fencing be constructed where it would be “most practical and effective,” and that the Secretary of DHS identify either 370 miles or “other mileage” which would be completed by December 31, 2008.

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In 2006 Secure Fence Act directed Department of Homeland Security to build 700 miles of border wall along US - Mexico border

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American Economic Journal: Applied Economics

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https://pubs.aeaweb.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1257/app.20170231

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In 2006 Secure Fence Act directed Department of Homeland Security to build 700 miles of border wall along US - Mexico border

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