"But the DHS official told Fox News on background that the exact language in the budget – "confer and seek to reach mutual agreement" – nowhere requires the federal government to actually reach an agreement before building fences.

Rather, it just requires DHS to consult with local governments – something DHS already generally does, the official noted."

Translation…they will listen to their input, tell them thank you, duly noted, and then proceed to do what they think is necessary