Number: RL33659
Title: Border Security: Barriers Along the U.S. International Border
Authors: Blas Nunez-Neto, Domestic Social Policy Division; Yule Kim, American Law Division 
Abstract: A number of policy issues concerning border barriers generally and fencing specifically may be of interest to Congress, including, but not limited, to their effectiveness, costs versus benefits, location, design, environmental impact, potential diplomatic ramifications, and the costs of acquiring the land needed for construction.
Pages: 62
Date: Updated May 13, 2008