A War Zone, Minus the War: One Year Into the Military Buildup of the U.S.-Mexico Border

An investigation into how President Trump’s emergency declaration along the southern border expanded military power, blurred legal lines, and helped spread the use of military-grade technology.

Inside Trump’s Plan to Finish Walling Off the Rio Grande Valley

Even sites once protected by Congress, including a butterfly refuge and a historic church, are slated for fencing funded by the “one big beautiful bill”—while the river itself is transformed by a floating barrier.

The Border Chronicle’s Fourth Annual Summer Reading List

We're taking a short break, but in the meantime we have a great summer reading list for you. Also, send your comments to CBP about new border wall. And stay cool!