The Great Wall of America

Near Lukeville, Arizona, a new vehicle barrier and fencing are being constructed along the border. By years end, 650 miles of the barrier will be complete.

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The vehicle barrier and fencing going up near Lukeville, Arizona, are designed to discourage illegal immigrants and drug traffickers. Smugglers have been known to use hydraulic ramps to boost cars over the wall.

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