Hundreds of new river barriers arrive at the border

BORDER BARRIER EXPANDS: New Buoys Staged For Deployment In Rio Grande

Rows of newly deployed border buoys await placement in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas.

CBP Expands Rio Grande Buoy Barrier, Restricting Access to Eagle Pass Border Park

As of earlier this month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said approximately 15 miles of floating barriers had been installed along the Rio Grande, while another 112 miles were under construction.

Hundreds of new river barriers arrive at the border

The Trump administration says the buoys -- which measure 12 to 15 feet each in length, and 4 to 5 feet in diameter -- will help prevent illegal immigration from Mexico.