GAO Says Border Wall Contract Fight Belongs In Fed. Court
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The GAO said it lacked jurisdiction to review the protest of a $641 million border wall contract award. Construction company BCCG JV had disputed the contract award to a rival firm.
Border Wall Contract Dispute
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) said it lacked jurisdiction to review a protest filed by construction company BCCG JV over a $641 million contract awarded to a rival firm for construction of border wall barriers.
BCCG JV disputed the contract award, alleging that the evaluation process was flawed. However, the GAO stated that the protest belongs in federal court.
Implications for Immigration Policy
This dispute may have implications for immigration policy in the US. The construction of the border wall is a key point in the president's immigration policy program.
What to Do
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What to do next
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Source: law360.com