The cases are particularly focused on halting the construction of wall prototypes in San Diego and the replacement of barriers there and in Calexico, California. "We would expect to be fully successful in moving forward with our border wall as Congress gives us the money to do so," Sessions said. Promises to construct a "big, beautiful" border wall served as a centerpiece of President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign. The federal government recently waived environmental reviews on a 15-mile stretch of border in San Diego. The administration also waived environmental reviews involving a 3-mile stretch of border in Calexico.

Source: ABC News September 20, 2017 17:41 UTC