While the linked article did mention the increase in technology it did not specifically mention Operation Gatekeeper which was a major part of the reductions in illegal crossings. Like I said, a wall is not the cure all.
It really is something how they can all cherry-pick statistics and experts when it doesn’t fit their narrative. And the reality is that Trump isn’t getting his trophy wall funding while the D’s have the house. And even if he steals money from alternative sources a whole bunch of land owners on the Texas border have legal action ready to go. Because of the terrain there are land owners that stand to loose hundreds and in some cases thousands of acres. And they are pissed.
Senate voted all but 8 people to pass it, trump said he would sign it… Supposed to be a slam dunk in the house. Many house members have left on vacation. Pulled a “parlimentary” move forcing a voice vote and there are not enough people left in washington to take a vote. So it’s essentially stalled until I think June 20th when they all come back.
I agree it’s not the cure all but that doesn’t degrade how essential it is in securing our border. It IS a vital component and all who desire our border to be secured should be on board with building it where ever our border patrol suggests it’s needed.