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Photos: Trump Admin Updates Border Wall Deterrence, Expands Construction as Crossings Hit New Lows
by Michael Austin on September 9, 2025
Military Vehicle Patrols Border WallHerika Martinez - AFP / Getty Images
A military vehicle patrols the border wall next to an American flag after President Trump issued an order to paint the wall black in order to deter potential illegal immigrants on Aug. 28, 2025.
Border Wall Construction in Quemado, TexasCharly Triballeau - AFP / Getty Images
As President Trump ordered 1,500 additional military members to the Southern border to aid in immigration enforcement, construction on various portions of the wall resumed as well in January, including in Quemado, Texas, depicted here.
Equipment Sits Ready After Trump Admin Restarts Border Wall ConstructionPatrick T. Fallon - AFP / Getty Images
Construction equipment sits ready for use in the San Diego Sector Smugglers Gulch Wall Project area after the federal government orders the immediate construction of the U.S. southern border wall section between San Diego and Tijuana in April, 2025.
Newly Built Border Wall in Santa Teresa, New MexicoStringer - AFP / Getty Images
A newly built portion of the southern U.S. border wall stands tall between Santa Teresa, New Mexico and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on July 16, 2025.
Border Wall Painting in Santa Teresa, New MexicoHerika Martinez - AFP / Getty Images
An aerial view of the border wall being painted black by the Trump administration in order to deter potential illegal immigrants as seen on Aug. 28, 2025.
Border Wall Construction and PaintingHerika Martinez - AFP / Getty Images
Another aerial view shows a portion of the southern border wall still undergoing construction after the already-built portion was painted black in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on July 15, 2025.
