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San Diego v. Department of Homeland Security

No. 3:26-cv-00052 District · Active Active
Court
Federal Court
casd
Judge
Andrew G. Schopler
Filed
Jan 5, 2026
Judge (CL)
Andrew G. Schopler
Filed (CL)
Jan 5, 2026
CL Status
active

Case Overview

The city of San Diego sued the Department of Homeland Security over the construction of razor wire fencing at or near the U.S.-Mexico border on land that is owned by the city.


The Application

History

DHS constructed razor wire fencing on land owned by the City of San Diego without city approval; the case requires balancing the federal government's border security authority against the city's property rights and determining whether the construction constitutes a compensable taking or an unlawful invasion of property.

The Conclusion

The case remains active before Judge Andrew G. Schopler in the Central District of California; resolution will depend on whether the court recognizes a valid takings claim, the scope of federal border authority over municipal property, and whether removal or compensation is required.

Federal Court TMR-42f4a175 Construction of Border Wall Jul 11, 2026
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