Government delays border barrier construction in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — The federal government is delaying construction on parts of the border fence in Arizona because it’s still working on design plans.
Attorneys said in a court filing late Tuesday that plans to replace waist-high barriers this month with taller fencing in a wildlife refuge, national monument and conservation area are being delayed until October.
Authorities plan on using Defense Department funds under President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration.
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