CBP Awards $309.46M Border Wall Contract in Santa Cruz County

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What happened

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded a $309.46 million contract for the construction of 27 miles of new border wall in Santa Cruz County on June 18, 2025, as part of Donald Trump’s efforts to secure the southern border. Separately, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s office, led by David Hathaway, has faced scrutiny from the Arizona Sheriffs’ Association over alleged failures to respond to calls during border wall protests.

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Why it matters

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The border wall project, which is funded with fiscal year 2021 CBP funds, is part of the administration's strategy to secure the southern border. Allegations against David Hathaway raise concerns regarding public safety and the fulfillment of the Sheriff’s responsibilities under Arizona law.

The Trump administration is building a border wall in Arizona, with DHS and BIA deployed to the area.

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Who's involved

U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionAwarded the $309.46 million contract for border wall construction.
Santa Cruz CountyLocation of the border wall construction and the county sheriff's office.
Donald TrumpInitiated the border security efforts and the border wall project.
ArizonaState where Santa Cruz County is located.
David HathawayHolds the formal position of county sheriff within Santa Cruz County.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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Santa Cruz CountySpeculative
Santa Cruz County's local economy could see increased construction spending due to the $309.46 million border wall contract.

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The entities involved

U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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