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Despite a bitter legal battle, he keeps going: building an improvised border wall in southern Arizona.
Hundreds of shipping containers are to replace ailing border fortifications along the US-Mexico border.
Animal rights activists are appalled.
Kate Scott, Wildlife Activist:
»It brings me to tears every day when I think of a wild creature, whether it's flying or lying on the ground, facing it all.
They may not find their way back to where they had their water, where they raised their families.
I've watched birds fly overhead.
I feel like I have to be here to help them.«
The giant container chain is the work of outgoing Arizona Governor Doug Ducey.
The Republican signed an executive order to fill the gaps in the wall in August.
And although federal authorities have said all further activity must be halted pending proper approval, the Reuters news agency reports additional materials were being transported to the border as late as Tuesday.
Human rights activists see the construction as a useless waste of resources.
Karina Ruiz, Arizona Dream Act Coalition:
“Immigrants will find other ways to keep coming.
So it won't solve anything.
And once again, we say to our administration, and to Governor Ducey in particular, that his legacy will put barriers in the way of people coming here and wanting to be part of this community.”
The lawsuit over the bulwark has Hollywood potential: Governor Ducey claims that since the federal authorities would not act, he would have to secure the border himself.
The US Forest Service counters that the governor is acting illegally.
That's why Ducey is suing the forest service: he has the right to defend the state and protect its citizens.
The US government, for its part, has petitioned the court to block Ducey's lawsuit.
Meanwhile, the wall of shipping containers continues to grow.
In the worst case until January 2nd.
Then Governor Ducey must hand over his office to a Democratic successor.