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The issue of how to pay for the wall caused a stand-off within
Congress - the body which creates, debates and makes laws in the US.

The Democrats were very successful in the US mid-term elections,

which gave them more power to be able to refuse money for the project.

With no decision being made earlier this year, Congress was unable to
pass a spending bill - and the government was forced to partially close.

In March 2019, the first funds for the wall were given the go-ahead. A total
of $1 billion (about £758 million) was authorised to be sent to army
engineers.

Who agrees with building the wall?

Polling has showed that most US citizens don't agree with building the
wall.

A mid-November CBS poll found that 59% disagreed with it.

However, those that agree with the wall being built are working hard to
make their opinions heard.

Immigration - particularly illegal immigration - is a very important issue to

many Americans.

Those who agree with the wall being built believe that the US is
overwhelmed by illegal immigration.

Their opinion is that people who come to live and work in the country,
without official permission from the government, are taking advantage of
the country's privileges and freedoms.

Many feel the wall will prevent illegal immigrants from coming into the
country as easily.