Border Wall Construction Has Increased During Pandemic: CBP Chief

The United States-Mexico border wall is seen in Organ Pipe National Park south of Ajo, Ariz., on Feb. 13, 2020. Sandy Huffaker/AFP/Getty Images

The head of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency revealed that the construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall has remained a high priority during the pandemic, and the barrier is going up faster than before.

President Donald Trump has long said that building the wall to curb illegal immigration into the United States will be a cornerstone of his administration, drawing much controversy and praise. Trump and other top White House officials said they aim to complete 450 miles of border wall by the end of 2020, but courts and Congress have both limited funding.