Yet the court’s decision, made without comment, acknowledged that Homeland Security's authority to waive laws such as the environmental tests was more important. Since the Real ID Act of 2005 was passed, Homeland Security has been authorized to waive over 30 laws.
Naturally, differing sides of the case had distinct reactions to the justices’ edict:
"This decision leaves one man -- the secretary of the Homeland Security -- with the extraordinary power to ignore any and all of the laws designed to protect the American people, our lands and our natural resources," (Sierra Club spokesman Oliver) Bernstein said…
Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), a proponent of the law, called the court's action "a victory for the American people" and a milestone toward finishing the barrier.
There are still other legal challenges pending against the fence including one by the government of El Paso, Texas.
Image- ENS
Sources- SignOnSanDiego.com, Los Angeles Times, Dallas Morning News, Voice of America, New York Times
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