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Much has been written about building a southern border wall to stop immigration. But while the fight over black paint , bricks, and steel has dominated headlines, another wall—larger, quieter, and potentially far more damaging—is already rising. This one is invisible. It’s made of visa denials, delays, and mounting barriers that keep students, workers, tourists, and families from reaching the U.S.

Unlike a wall in Texas or Arizona, this new wall stretches across the globe. And it threatens to isolate America in ways we can ill afford.

Consider the numbers. In fiscal year 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered over 2 million people at the souther

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