Border bill would expand Homeland Security powers

John S. Adams
USA Today
September 27, 2011

HELENA, Mont. – Border security or federal land grab?

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That question is driving a heated debate over a controversial bill to give the Department of Homeland Security sweeping authority over federal lands within 100 miles of the U. S. border.

The proposed National Security and Federal Lands Protection Act would let the agency waive 36 federal environmental protection laws in the name of better border patrols on public lands.

Supporters say it would help U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents secure the nation’s borders. Opponents say it would give Homeland Security unchecked authority to disregard major environmental laws covering wilderness areas, national parks and wildlife refuges.

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3 Responses to “Border bill would expand Homeland Security powers”

  1. Umm, the federal government already owns that land. They also own the ports, forts bases, and waterways surrounding the U.S. (not the waterways within States, but they do have say-so over interstate-commerce on those waterways). So, yes, it’s scary they are going to hand it over to HLS, however, they’re allowed.

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  3. The only thing the custom and border protection boys should secure is the region between their left and right ears. There is evidence of multiple thefts and losses in those regions.

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