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Fox 5: Border wall would end Friendship Park tradition, lawmaker says

Jul 9, 2022
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Updated: Aug 12, 2022


A San Diego lawmaker is calling on President Biden’s administration to reverse course on a controversial plan to replace the border fences at Friendship Park, erecting two 30-foot walls and effectively ending access to visitors. Rep. Juan Vargas wrote to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas about the issue Friday, sharing the letter with media.

Read Fox 5 article here.

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It's disheartening to see that the proposed border wall could erase the tradition of family visits at Friendship Park, a place that symbolizes connection amidst division. Rep. Juan Vargas's call to action highlights the importance of maintaining spaces where families can come together, even if separated by borders. As someone who values traditions that foster unity, I hope the administration recognizes the significance of this park before it's too late. For more insights on this topic, you can visit LuckyHYP.

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