Rep. Cory Mills introduced a bill to make the southern border wall a national monument.
The bill, called the “DON-ument Act,” seeks to “protect the southern border wall from alteration.” It would cover California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
“I’m proud to introduce THE DON-ument Act, a tribute to President Trump’s commitment to securing our southern border and protecting America’s sovereignty,” Mills said in a statement to The Hill. “This Southern Border Wall National Monument, spanning California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, stands as a powerful symbol of our mission to stop illegal crossings and defend our nation’s interests. By enshrining the wall alongside historic sites like The Statue of Liberty and Fort McHenry, we honor the America First principles that keep our communities safe and strong.”
In 2021, former Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) introduced his own “Donument Act.”
“This bill establishes the Southern Border Wall National Monument in the states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas to protect the southern border wall from alteration,” a bill summary read, noting that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) would have administered the monument.
Separately, the Pentagon recently unveiled a new medal for service members deployed to the southern border as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
“Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM) is hereby established to recognize Service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for DoD support to United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP),” the memo says, adding that the “Award of the Armed Forces Service Medial for Department of Defense Support to Customs and Border Protect” is rescinded.
