Rolling Stone Biden Administration Cancels More of Trump’s Wall The two border barrier contracts “are not necessary to address any life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements,” the Biden administration said By AP U.S. Customs and Border Protection has terminated two border wall contracts that were issued during the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday. In a statement, DHS said the canceled wall contracts—originally planned to cover the Laredo sector of Texas spanning approximately 31 miles—were not necessary for any reason. The two border barrier contracts “are not necessary to address any life, safety, environmental, or other remediation requirements,” the statement read.