The United States Senate gave the green light to a $70 billion package aimed at strengthening immigration control. The funds, which will finance ICE and the Border Patrol, secure resources until the end of Donald Trump's term. The measure seeks to expedite deportations and expand border infrastructure.
Surveillance systems and automation at the border 🛰️
The project includes allocations to modernize electronic surveillance systems and data analysis. It plans to install advanced sensors, long-range drones, and facial recognition software at critical points. Additionally, artificial intelligence algorithms will be implemented to process asylum requests and detect irregular crossing patterns. The investment in technology aims to reduce the operational burden on human agents.
Wall 2.0: now with wifi and USB charger 🤖
With $70 billion, the Border Patrol will be able to buy so many drones it will look like a swarm of metal flies. The funny thing is, meanwhile, public health systems are still waiting for their budget like someone waiting for an Uber in the middle of the desert. At least migrants will have good signal coverage to watch memes while waiting for their hearing.